The Epic in Literature. A discussion by Ralph Bates of the excitement and trend created by Homer, his attributes as an artist and writer along with cultural life influence. (56 min.).

Homer and the Birth of Tragedy. Walter Kaufmann compares the 11iarl with the works of Aeschylus. Discussion of similarities, differences, and functions of the gods. (85 min.).

Oedipus Rex. A comparison of the story's treatment by Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles, and others. Presented by Walter Kaufmann. (70 min.).

Odysseus: The Eternal Optimist and Searcher for Truth. Ralph Bates presents a study of Greek myths as powerful sym-bols for the representation and analysis of contemporary religion, political and exis-tential problems. (84 min.).

The House of Atreus and the Great Chain of Evil. In this talk, Ralph Bates discusses how Aeschylus saw the House of Atreus story as the justification for law, which he declared was divine. (95 min.).

Aeschylus and the Death of Tragedy. Though generally considered the creator of tragedy, Aeschylus's world view contained elements that are usually associated with tragedy's death in our time. His Oresteia trilogy and Prometheus Bound are examined by Walter Kaufmann. (72 min.).

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