What this project is about. This one is from Book 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fresco_of_Atalanta_and_Meleager_resting_after_the_successful_Calydonian_Boar_hunt.jpg How long it took to read this (aloud): 12 mins 49s What it’s “about”: “We’re going on a Boar Hunt…” (And I am Team Boar, obvs). Spoiler - The poor boar eventually cops it (where was Diana?) and then there is some gruesome... Continue Reading →
Ovid’s Metamorphoses #048/111: “Daedalus and Icarus”
What this project is about. This one is from Book 8. How long it took to read this (aloud): 7 mins 50s What it’s “about”: Sons not listening to their dads (an ongoing theme - young men, young and dumb and full of come. It’s the human condition). Words I didn’t know: xx Quotable quotes:... Continue Reading →
Ovid’s Metamorphoses #047/111: “Minos, Nisus and Scylla”
What this project is about. This one is from Book 8. How long it took to read this (aloud): 10 mins 25 What it’s “about”: King Nisus could have spared everyone a lot of trouble if he’d just given his daughter a vibrator… I mean, a LOT of trouble. Words I didn’t know: xx Quotable... Continue Reading →
Ovid’s Metamorphoses #046/111: “Cephalus and Procris”
What this project is about. This one is from Book 7. How long it took to read this (aloud): 14 mins 6s What it’s “about”: The gift of a javelin that cannot miss is, in fact, a dangerous gift! Also, she should have kicked his ass to the kerb first time round. “When someone shows... Continue Reading →
Ovid’s Metamorphoses #045/111: “The Myrmidons” (soldier ants!!)
What this project is about. This one is from Book 7. How long it took to read this (aloud): 3 mins 28s What it’s “about”: The king dreams of having ants as soldiers and, well,careful what you wish for!! Words I didn’t know: none Quotable quotes: And there we noted that a trail of ants, ... Continue Reading →
Ovid’s Metamorphoses #044/111: “Minos Wars against Aegeus”
What this project is about. This one is from Book 7. How long it took to read this (aloud): 10 mins 46s What it’s “about”: Minos is looking for allies in his war. He convinces a king to side with him. There is a plague. An astonishing plague. ‘Beautiful’ stuff Words I didn’t know: xx... Continue Reading →