Lucian's Dialogues Volume 1: The Dialogues of the Gods

By Lucian of Samosata · Running time 02:39:22 · Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), Dramatic Readings, Satire

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The Dialogues of the Gods are 26 miniature dialogues mocking the Homeric conception of the Greek gods written in Attic Greek by Syrian author Lucian of Samosata. Almost 1900 years old, these dialogues still retain a lot of their original humor and wit. The cast list for dialogues with 3 or more readers is given below: Dialogue 8: Zeus: Owen Cook Hephæstus: KevinS Stage directions: Foon Dialogue 9: Poseidon: ToddHW Hermes: Owen Cook Stage directions: Foon Dialogue 13: Zeus: ToddHW Asklepius: Foon Herakles: KevinS Dialogue 20: Zeus: alanmapstone Hermes: Owen Cook Hera: Foon Athena: Sonia Aphrodi

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