Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods

Lucian of Samosata

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Length

51 min

Chapters

15

Language

English

Genre

Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), Dramatic Readings, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

Chapters

1. 1 Dialogue I: Doris ridicules the figure and manners of Polyphemus, the lover of GalateiaRead by Foon and 1 other 5:01
2. 2 Dialogue II: Polyphemus complains to Poseidon, his father, of his treatment at the hands of OdysseusRead by Larry Wilson and 2 others 4:04
3. 3 Dialogue III: Poseidon questions Alpheius, a river-god, respecting his amour with the nymph ArethusaRead by Larry Wilson and 1 other 2:29
4. 4 Dialogue IV: Menelaus expresses to Proteus his incredulity in regard to the alleged miraculous transformations of that divinityRead by Adam Bielka and 1 other 2:32
5. 5 Dialogue V: Panope relates to Galene the scene of the introduction of the golden apple …Read by Alan Mapstone and 1 other 3:54
6. 6 Dialogue VI: The rape of Amymone by PoseidonRead by Larry Wilson and 3 others 3:42
7. 7 Dialogue VII: Zephyrus recounts to Notus the metamorphosis and adventures of IoRead by Foon and 2 others 2:52
8. 8 Dialogue VIII: At Poseidon's request, the dolphins narrate to him the story of Arion's escapeRead by Larry Wilson and 1 other 2:44
9. 9 Dialogue IX: Poseidon and Amphitrite dispute as to the fitting place of burial for Helle …Read by Alan Mapstone and 2 others 3:21
10. 10 Dialogue X: Iris conveys to Poseidon the commands of Zeus that he should keep the island of Delos stationary, where Leto was to lie inRead by Availle and 2 others 2:44
11. 11 Dialogue XI: The river Xanthus supplicates Thalassa (the sea) to receive him …Read by B L Newman and 1 other 2:21
12. 12 Dialogue XII: Thethis relates to Doris the story of the exposure of Danae and her infant, PerseusRead by Kristin G. and 1 other 2:52
13. 13 Dialogue XIII: Enipeus reproaches Poseidon with the fraudulent seduction of the nymph Tyro. Poseidon excuses himself.Read by Rob Marland and 2 others 2:22
14. 14 Dialogue XIV: A Triton relates to the Nereids the story of the rescue of Andromeda by PerseusRead by Pseudonymous Nerd and 2 others 5:22
15. 15 Dialogue XV: Zephyrus relates to Notus the manner of the rape of Europa, and the marine pomp with which she was conducted to her nuptials with ZeusRead by Foon and 2 others 4:29

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