Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 10)

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

Liv Albert

History, Comedy, Arts

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🗓️ 26 September 2025

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Liv reads Book 10 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. The war is in full swing and even the gods get involved. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

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