Great Books Ep 101. Aristophanes - The Frogs. On the Freedom of Speech

Does the impulse to defend a god through violence reveal underlying insecurities about one's own faith?

Mar 10, 2025

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Dionysus. “I’ve done it: call the god.” \ Xanthias. “Get up, you laughing-stock; get up directly, Before you’re seen.” \ Di. “What, get up ? I’m fainting. Please dab a sponge of water on my heart.” \ Xa. “Here! Dab it on.” \ Di. “Where is it?” \ Xa. “Ye golden gods, Lies your heart there?” \ Di. “It got so terrified. It f…

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