Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature

Column II of the epic saga The Binder of Sorrows is known as "The House of Failing Remedies." It includes more background on the famine, and the assembly of Mem Ta'Hara's Vessel and crew, notably Rah Kalo and Mem Heren, who will journey with Men Ta'Hara throughout most of the saga. Feel free to find the professor on reddit to ask questions about the course: https://www.reddit.com/r/WATDstudios/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Column I, Part 2, known as "The Wealth of Siala," includes more of Mem Ta'Hara's upbringing, and references to a famine, which drives the hero's journey forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A translation of the Anterran Epic saga "Binder of Sorrows," Column I part 1. Translation courtesy of the University of Beijing, Department of Antiquities. Column contains the divine invocations, and introduces Mem Ta'Hara and her father, Rah Siala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An epic poem has been discovered at the Reed Coast Temple site. Translation is complete, and being reviewed by the professor, in spite of difficulties contacting our colleagues in Beijing, as politics continue to provide unforeseen obstacles to genuine academic study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A discussion of historical and cultural references to alcohol and other substances, including current theories regarding their sociological and ritualistic importance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Addressing a minor problem in the Professor’s office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The professor meets with his new TA, Saanvi Bathia, to ask for a favor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The professor discusses the Myth of Yalitsok'aa, a heroic epic that is central to early 3rd Empire culture in Anterra, as well as its possible connections to the Ramayana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The professor offers some rudimentary suggestions for approaching a translation project. This episode is a cross over with Give Me Away by Gideon Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The professor discusses the classical epic The Ramayana, aided by his TA Saanvi Bhatia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saanvi leaves a voicemail for Dean Yang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A brief update from the Professor along with answers to questions from a student auditing the class online.Read the class discussion with the original questions from that student here: https://www.reddit.com/r/audiodrama/comments/1atuunj/modes_of_thought_in_anterran_literature_classroom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The professor discusses misinformation and conspiracy theories as they pertain to the end of the Second Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor discusses the notion of community, and its relation to the beginnings and ends of civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion of early political structures, hierarchy dynamics and agriculture as relates to Anterra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris does additional research in the U.K. and gets an unusual message from Raquel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion of medical practices and theories in prehistory and speculative associations to Anterra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation between the professor and his TA Raquel, who's currently on a psychiatric hold following the incident in the classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The professor discusses the pantheon of deities in early Anterra, drawing possible conclusions and parallels with other ancient and current religious practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning to the classroom, the Professor presents an overview of burial practices from various cultures, including Anterra, as an exploration of the cultural and individuated response to mortality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Professor returns from the conference in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Yang, my flight was cancelled and I'm still in Berlin. I'll update you when I know more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor delivers a paper at the annual conference on Archeological Literature at SRH Hochschule Berlin, outlining a connection between Anterra and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Couple of snafu's, folks, but more to follow. Keep up with the reading list and we'll be back in class when I get back from Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The emergence of the Third Empire was predicated by a change in the caste system of Anterra, as well as a modification in the Ma'Toka Ritual. The resulting societal disintegration is a notable area of study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raquel's pursuit of further documentation on Anterra leads to anomalous discoveries in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The class discusses the Anterran notion of time, noting alternate perspectives of time in various cultures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discovery of a specific ritual in Anterra, and its transformation from the 2nd Empire to the beginning of the 3rd Empire, beg important questions about the nature of community in early societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor and Chris meet to discuss the Fall Semester. The class discusses the first phase of Flood Myths in history, and possible significance to Anterra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor leaves various messages for Raquel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Dev Engstrøm from the Music Department gives a guest lecture about a surprising discovery in the characters inscribed in the Chamber of The Idiot King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor discusses possible connections between an early analog machine known as the Antikythera Device and recent discoveries in Anterra. This also raises questions about technology in a Classics context. See supplemental information on the class website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded during Office hours. Raquel discusses her thesis. The Computer Sciences department alerts the professor that his computer needs more investigation. Professor communicates with someone via an encrypted laptop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion of monsters as a reflection of societal fears and morality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The political structure of the Second Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raquel discusses the course with Hai Rong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creation myths and early mythologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An introduction and course overview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recording from the Professor's office prior to the start of the summer semester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices