11 episodes in this series
Psyche opens a deep dive into Book I of Apuleius' 'The Golden Ass,' examining the arrival of the curious narrator Lucius in the spell-haunted city of Hypata.
Trix (as Lucius) narrates Book 2 of The Golden Ass, exploring themes of desire, magical initiation, and the danger of mistaking obsession for destiny.
Psyche continues the deep-dive into Apuleius' Golden Ass Book 3, where Lucius faces a mock trial for 'murder' that turns out to be a festival prank, then transforms into a donkey after spying on a witch's transformation magic.
In this episode, the narrator continues Lucius's journey as a donkey in 'The Golden Ass,' arriving at a village where his companions deliver stolen goods while he desperately searches for roses to break his curse.
This episode continues the discussion of the ancient Greek novel The Golden Ass by Apuleius, focusing on Book 4.
This episode explores the myth of Cupid and Psyche from Book 4 of Apuleius' The Golden Ass.
An episode exploring the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche from the Metamorphoses of Apuleius, also known as The Golden Ass.
This episode continues the adaptation of the ancient Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche from The Golden Ass Book 5.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the conclusion of the myth of Cupid and Psyche from Apuleius' novel The Golden Ass, Book 5.
This episode explores the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, focusing on the betrayal and trials of Psyche as she attempts to reunite with her love Cupid.
This episode explores the Greek myth of Psyche and her journey as depicted in The Golden Ass Book 6.
Readings from Apuleius
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