About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of the Aeneid in relation to themes of colonialism and historical injustices.
Today on Young Heretics: a violent and unjust seizure of indigenous land !!! At least, according to Juno and the Furies, goddesses of retribution and blood guilt. Actually, the situation in Rome and in the Aeneid is a lot more complicated than that, which is one reason why the conclusion of the poem is a refreshingly sophisticated antidote to our often-oversimplified conversations about history, territory, colonialism, and the sins of the past. Plus: a mailbag question about Charlie Kirk and Julius Caesar. Check out our new Sponsor, Alithea Travel: https://www.alitheatravel.com/tours/strength-and-virtue Order Light of the Mind, Light of the World (and rate it five stars): https://a.co/d/2QccOfM Subscribe to be in the mailbag: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com
People in this episode
Host: Spencer Klavan
Topics covered
- Aeneid
- colonialism
- history
- territory
- indigenous land
- blood guilt
- sophisticated conversations
Keywords
- Aeneas
- Juno
- Furies
- colonialism
- indigenous land
- history
- Aeneid
- Charlie Kirk
- Julius Caesar
Sponsors
Alithea Travel
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