Episode Synopsis "Ancient Geek 3 – why yes, I *do* love a good simile…"

In the third episode, I explain in as much detail as possible (and with only two klaxons!) why I’m so annoyed similes aren’t given their due reverence (mostly by my students), why they’re not the same as metaphor, why they’re so important in Homeric epic, and how *exactly* to enjoy them.

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More episodes of the podcast Ancient Geek

• Ancient Geek 8 - why you need to read the *actual* Odyssey HERE LET ME HELP YOU
• Ancient Geek 7 - we *need* to talk about Homeric heroism and Achilles’ heel
• Ancient Geek 6 (there is no 5) - yes, we *do* need to talk more about ancient slavery
• Ancient Geek 4b - no, there was *no lava* (part 2)
• Ancient Geek 4a - no, there was *no lava* (Part 1)
• Ancient Geek 3 – why yes, I *do* love a good simile…
• Ancient Geek 2 - it’s just not a medical symbol, *ok*?
• Ancient Geek 1 - How annoying *is* Paris?
• Welcome to Ancient Geek!