Episodi

  • Metamorphoses Book 2 Part 1

    Metamorphoses Book 2 Part 1
    Nov 2 2026
    In which the dauntless youth Phaëton implores the radiant Sun God to prove their bond by granting him the reins of the celestial chariot, despite solemn warnings of the perils and impossible mastery required. Thus begins a perilous journey through the sky, birthing fires and transformations that ripple through earth, water, and heaven, evoking the grief of gods and mortals alike.
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    32 min
  • Metamorphoses Book 1 Part 2

    Metamorphoses Book 1 Part 2
    Oct 30 2026
    In which the earth, refreshed after the deluge, gives birth to a marvellous and diverse race of beings, whilst the godly passions and pursuits intertwine with mortal fates, notably in the eternal chase between Apollo and the fleeing Daphne, whose transformation grants a new symbol of glory to the god. The tale further unfolds with the poignant sorrows of Iö, changed and guarded, until divine intervention brings restoration and the promise of illustrious descendants, heralding the mingling of mortal and divine destinies.
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    22 min
  • Metamorphoses Book 1 Part 1

    Metamorphoses Book 1 Part 1
    Oct 27 2026
    In which the cosmos unfolds from chaotic elements into a finely ordered world, with earth, sea, and sky placed in harmonious arrangement, and humankind first fashioned as the apex of creation. In this primeval age, mankind passes through stages of innocence and corruption until divine judgement brings a great flood, leaving only a virtuous remnant who seek to restore humanity with the aid of a mysterious oracle.
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    24 min
  • Heroides XXI - Cydippe to Acontius

    Heroides XXI - Cydippe to Acontius
    Oct 24 2026
    In which the maiden Cydippe, ensnared unwittingly by the cunning craft of Acontius, laments her tormented health and the cruel ironies of a love wrung from deception amid sacred rites. She beseeches the favour of gods and lovers alike, caught between duty and desire, as the fragile threads of promise and fate entwine about her trembling form.
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    17 min
  • Heroides XX - Acontius to Cydippe

    Heroides XX - Acontius to Cydippe
    Oct 21 2026
    In which the impassioned Acontius beseeches Cydippe to honour the secret vow she unwittingly made beneath Diana’s watchful eye, weaving a tender yet urgent plea that blends love’s artifice with divine witness. He reflects upon the power of words, the frailty of human promises, and the binding nature of oaths, hoping to transform his craftiness into a sacred union blessed by gods and fate alike.
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    18 min
  • Heroides XIX - Hero to Leander

    Heroides XIX - Hero to Leander
    Oct 18 2026
    In which a devoted lover, confined by the limits of her fate and the capricious sea, yearns passionately for the arrival of her beloved across stormy straits, her thoughts and hopes entwined with the restless waves and the fickle winds. Her anxious vigil blends tender affection with haunting dreams, reflecting the timeless tension between desire’s flame and the uncertainties of perilous love.
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    17 min
  • Heroides XVII - Helen to Paris

    Heroides XVII - Helen to Paris
    Oct 12 2026
    In which Helen, caught between loyalty and desire, responds to Paris with measured reproach and reflective hesitation, weighing the honour of her name and the weight of her queenly virtue against the stirrings of a compelling but uncertain passion. Her letter unfolds a delicate balance of attraction and restraint, as she contemplates the distant promise of Troy and the stirring yet fearful allure of love’s invitation.
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    21 min
  • Heroides XVI - Paris to Helen

    Heroides XVI - Paris to Helen
    Oct 9 2026
    In which the charming prince Paris, guided by the swayings of divine influence and the fame of Helen’s unrivalled beauty, pens a fervent letter pledging his ardent love and noble lineage as he invites her to join him in Troy. With an earnest mix of boldness and longing, he entreats Helen to forsake her current bonds, promising a future adorned with splendour and passion, while asserting his strength and readiness to defend their union.
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    33 min