About this episode

The episode explores the story of Hector, Troy's greatest warrior, as he faces the challenges brought on by the Trojan War.

Getting ready to watch The Odyssey? Well here's the prequel... When Paris steals Helen and brings the armies of Greece crashing down on Troy, it falls to his older brother Hector to clean up the mess. Hector is Troy’s greatest warrior, its future king, and its last line of defense—a devoted husband and father who knows the gods have already written his ending. This week, Ben is joined by Dr. Pat Larash to enter the Iliad and follow Hector through his duels with Ajax, his devastating assault on the Greek camp, the death of Patroclus, and his final confrontation with Achilles. It’s the story of a man who fought not for glory or bloodlust, but because his family, his people, and his doomed city needed him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ben

Guest: Dr. Pat Larash

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Odyssey, Iliad

Places: Troy, Greece

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