Spartan Poems: Dramatic Readings!

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Can I recommend you read the "Four Branches of the Mabinogi"? Some awesome ideas for a miscellaneous myths episode and very interesting characters

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Overly Sarcastic Productions Konstantinos Kavafis is one of the biggest neo greek writters in the world along with Pinelope Δ with her also being from Alexandria

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There's also this from Thermopylae, short but beautifully epic: "Oh stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their words."

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This video is great! I love it! I subscribed to your channel because of your videos on ancient Greek mythology. I'm greek, but we are only taught mythology at the age of 8 and only the basics. So I decided to investigate my culture myself. However, the fact that someone out there recognized a much more recent greek creation makes me very happy. Sometimes I feel like the only good thing people know for my country is Ancient Greek art, which, while true, seems to make it seem as if there isn't any more modern art produced here (like, two poets of ours have won Nobel prizes for their work!) All in all, I loved the analysis and the relation to the historical events. This particular poet happens to be one of my favorites and we have actually analyzed the first poet you mentioned at school! Keep up the great work!

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Really happy that there is another series I can listen to off-screen while I do housework :) This is the perfect video to fall asleep to

[@andrewflare1361]

Excellent presentation choices. The way you are describing Sparta and Spartan culture shows a man of knowledge. The biggest mentor and guide for the Spartans was no other than nature itself. Even the feminine beared teeth. In the rugged scenery of Southern Peloponese dwarfed by the steep mountain of Taigetos (where Spartans completed their warrior initiation) Spartans were driven by necessity to find the golden thread between understanding and honoring natural flow and experiencing human transcendence.

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Moral of the story; Even when they suck, Spartans are badass.

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Many many years ago When Persia came ashore! Heading Leonidas call The Spartans went to war!

[@the_Kutonarch]

Joined by their brothers, a few against the fateful horde Hellenic hearts are set aflame, the hot gate calls their name A final stand, stop the Persians, spear in hand Form a wall, live to fall, and live forever Sparta! Hellas! Then, and again, sing of three hundred men Slaughter! Persians! Glory and death, Spartans will never surrender Morning has broken, today they're fighting in the shade When arrows blocked the sun they fell, tonight they dine in hell By traitor's hand, secret passage, to their land Know his name, know his shame will last forever Sparta! Hellas! Then, and again, sing of three hundred men Slaughter! Persians! Glory and death, Spartans will never surrender Sparta! Hellas! Then, and again, sing of three hundred men Slaughter! Persians! Glory and death, Spartans will never surrender!

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really glad you guys are doing more poetry readings, I always enjoy them, thanks

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A young person that re...reads informative books!! What magic is this!?

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Mels Henry I am actually only 18 and my comment was intended to be a joke towards stereotypical millenials.

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Infinidagger Adventure! So was mine

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I'm from Egypt, Alexandria and Cosntantine Cavafy's house is like a small museum of some sorts that I've always liked to visit whenever I was around and an interesting character he was and became for his time. There's a lot of rumours that he was homosexual I think due to him frequenting a gay bar in the area that's still in operation but anyway what was more interesting for me is that he is apparently one of the most translated poets in the world. When you depart for Ithaca wish for the road to be long Full of adventure and knowledge.

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If he was frequently going to the gay bar those where probably more rumor. Just saying.

[@jasondoe2596]

Ather Tawfik, I don't know anything about any bar, but his homosexuality is considered a well-established fact by those who have studied his numerous erotic poems (although I don't think he explicitly mentions homosexual relationships in any of them - it's a veiled, between-the-lines thing). Of course, in his day and age (born in 1863), homosexuality was not something he could (or would like to) publicly admit. Also, apparently he's considered very difficult to translate in other languages, due to his idiosyncratic language - his wordplay, subtle nuances etc. will get lost. This of course applies to all kinds of poetry, but in his case it's more severe.

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tell me about it, people here are religious in general and frown on homosexuality it's not something that you would talk about freely even though Egypt was a lot more secular before than now even with the government's crackdown on the Muslim brotherhood, it's more political than religious or anything else But you're right once I googled him those erotic poems are some of the first things that come up Man, Even Arabian Muslim and non-Muslim poets wrote a lot of erotic stuff about drinking and stuff, wish they taught this shit in schools lmfao But yeah Ironically that gay bar is unofficially called Sheikh Ali now and is still frequented by everyone gay and not But yeah Alexandria is a weird place, you walk down the street and you see old french buildings a huge synagogue, street vendors and Liqour stores, Mosques and the Mediterranean and that's just in a single street

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Ather Tawfik, I'd love to visit someday :)

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Σαν βγείς στον πηγαιμό για την Ιθάκη, να εύχεσαι... You are doing just fine, just follow his words, in the human Odyssey ! Greetings from Hellas.

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9.34 "Koine" is the world for common (κοινή - spelled like key-knee, with the accent in "knee"). Just a little nitpick, don't mind me! You're doing great, as always! Nice video, once again!~

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[@spyrosgkoumas5339]

I am greek and I am greatfull to you. Not many know kavafi outsaide of greece and few care about him in greece but he was a great poet. I am glad that someone outside of greece has been inspired by him. When people ouside of greece hear the word greece, they think of ancient greece, mykonos and the economic crisis . It is refreshing and a pleasant surprise for me that someone is familiar with another aspect of our culture. PS: If you have the time, check a poem called Helen out written by Sheferis.I love this poem of his. It takes inspiration from Eurepedes' Helen. It is the realization of a man that he and thousands of others spent ten years or died at war for an empty tunic, a Helen.

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Man you know he's one of the most translated poets in the world

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No I did not but thanks for telling

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Thank God. I can always depend on this channel and its Dramatic Poetry Readings to be good. Meanwhile, every other Dramatic Poetry Reading involves a bunch of people who think they are deep getting onto the stage of a poorly-lit café and they only serve drinks that taste like they were brewed in a bathtub and the furniture looks like it was bought off a garage sale.

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For some reason, these poems seemed oddly moving to me... wow. Wow. Just wow. You did a wonderful job.

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2 questions (totally off topic): 1: Why isn't the chiming clock drawn onto your mantle? 2: Who is represented on the pedestal beside you? Thanks! Also, thank you so much for making even dry history enjoyable.

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I actually really like the dramatic readings. Can this be a regular thing? It was just so nice

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I honestly wish Blue did more readings like this

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I am definitely going to look into more C.P. Cavafy poetry after this.

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Ronin Elenion You're a terrible person! 😂

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I love your crisp pronunciation of these writings long ago I, myself would be horrible in comparison so I thank thee for the video I madeth a lacking valor poem so please doth excuse lest I not some muse 🍪 I tried to make a poem like the ones in the video. I am so sorry I made this..... Anyways, I loved the video! And have a great vacation. 🍪

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you're a great reader and thank you

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*sits on the floor and listens to your poem reading*

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Blue deserves some more love wtf!

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Greek boi: SInging Alan Walker Unity song. His Spartan Ancestor at Thermopylae: *EXTREME PRIDE*

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Is that the music from the game journey? That was quite a pleasantly jarring throwback

[@lahlybird895]

That second poem.... DEEEEP

[@AnaxErik4ever]

At Bryn Mawr College, my alma mater, they offer classes in Latin and Ancient Greek languages as part of their Classics program. Seeing these poems (in translation) makes me curious about what a typical ode or paean would sound like in Greco-Roman times.

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Madilyn Taylor it's spelt carol (as in a song) not coral (a sea plant thingy), hope this clears it up. Also it's "Charles".

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This Is *S P A R T A*

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So beautiful!! Could you guys make another poem reading???

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That was awesome! Thank you, Blue. Minor suggestion: perhaps you should mention in the description whose translation you are reciting? ( Not that it matters much; unfortunately, most of the poetry -the wordplay, the fine nuances, the acoustic qualities- gets lost when translated, no matter what... )

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Blue, would you consider doing readings of some Ancient poets? Maybe some fragments of Tyrtaeus if you want to do more readings about Sparta?

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"THIS IS SPARTA POETRY"

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5:20 I want to know how people are able to wee while crying

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A way of life that implied slavery on a scale that dwarfs virtually any other society and was an inspiration to Adolf Hitler for his treatment of virtually everyone he didn't like. I have a hard time waxing nostalgic for that, I'd say Alexander's impact on history was more substantial. Certainly for Europe and the middle east which basically impacted the entire planet over time.

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I know I've asked before, but please PLEASE can Red try doing a video on the "Mabinogi/Mabinogion"

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*sees title* Oooo Spartan poems!

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Spartans!!!!!

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except the lacedaimonians.

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Hellas!

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I challenge you to make a video reading Caminante no hay camino, by Antonio Machado (in spanish, of course XD) or anything made by Rosalía de Castro (Galicia's heroine)

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As a local spartan, I approve 😛

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Journey soundtrack! Oh my God!!!!

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He's probably feeling kinda blue.

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I am so sorry for the pun.

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These videos are really good, Too bad all of his videos are overshadowed by red's (Seriously Blue should make a video narrating in the same style as red

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We did this at school recently

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I got here before the notifacation

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Perfect timming were learning about athens and sparta in history class

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You get a like, simply because you used the Journey theme

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Didn't expect to hear about Καβάφη in youtube.

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Fucking Journey music. Yes.

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Could you please mention what music you used? I really like it.

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The first one is the beginning of OST from the game "Journey".

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thank you ^_^

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Intresting hair with a second face on his head with winged ears maby as the freedom think wich never have to either blink for those that lose the shight will never have the right to fight

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I kno this is a random thing to ask, but will you guys be doing a video about net neutrality?

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Constantine......WE MUST TAKE BACK CONSTANTINOPLE!

[@makouras]

I think you really missed the spot on the last one. Kavafis's point was that the Spartans' sort of 'pompous' absence from Alexander's conquests may have preserved their pride, but their role in history vanished after that. Sure, history will always remember their stand against the Persians, but through their small-mindedness, their city vanished in obscurity. This is what Kavafis points out - is keeping your petty pride worth not being part of something great?

[@jasondoe2596]

makouras, agreed - that's the usual interpretation of the poem, and what I got as well. I was surprised by Blue's interpretation, although I don't mind alternative viewpoints.

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1:32 Sounds like a door...

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Oohh, I'm early time to make a joke My life

[@Xan_Ning]

0:36 Prevarication = lying. Perhaps "Procrastination."

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Cool.

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This is Sparta?

[@nix_]

There's one spelling mistake in the second reading and two in the third.

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*"No True Spartan."*

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Blue, I was wondering what your position on Ayn Rand and objectivist philosophy was?

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This may be a dumb question, but are red and blue a couple?

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Make Spart Great Again!

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thermopylae sounds like a species of bugs