Lucian's Dialogues Volume 3: The Dialogues of the Dead

By Lucian of Samosata · Running time 02:43:28 · Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), Dramatic Readings, Satire

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Dialogues of the Dead are 30 miniature dialogues mocking the Homeric conception of the Greek gods, originally 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. - Summary by Foon The cast list for dialogues with 3 or more readers is given below: Dialogue 2: Kroesus: Lynette Caulkins Pluto: Alan Mapstone Midas: David Purdy Sardanapalus: TriciaG Menippus: Adrian Stephens Dialogue 3: Menippus: Adrian Stephens Amphilochus: Alan Mapstone Trophonius: Jake Malizia Dialogue 10: Charon: Algy Pug Hermes:

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