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Life of Apollonius of Tyana

Life of Apollonius of Tyana

Journey through the life of Apollonius of Tyana, a fascinating Greek Pythagorean philosopher and teacher from the 1st century AD, made famous by his philosophical teachings and alleged miracles. This podcast explores the complex narratives woven by the sophist Philostratus, who was commissioned by empress Julia Domna to write a detailed, novelistic biography of Apollonius. Discussing both the intriguing stories and the contentious debates surrounding the credibility of Philostratus account, we delve into Apollonius travels, his defying of emperors, and his alleged supernatural abilities. The podcast also highlights the influence of Apollonius beyond his death, including his worship by emperors and his role in various occult practices. This in-depth exploration of Apollonius of Tyana, based on the research available, provides a riveting look at one of the most enigmatic figures in ancient philosophy.

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01 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 21 min 32 sec
02 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 30 min 14 sec
03 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 28 min 47 sec
04 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 29 min 41 sec
05 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 36 sec
06 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 13 sec
07 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 24 min 55 sec
08 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 23 min 53 sec
09 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 27 min 30 sec
10 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 31 min 13 sec
11 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 28 min 17 sec
12 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 24 min 9 sec
13 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 26 min 59 sec
14 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 48 sec
15 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 28 sec
16 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 28 min 52 sec
17 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 20 min 13 sec
18 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 13 sec
19 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 28 sec
20 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 27 min 57 sec
21 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 33 min 44 sec
22 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 54 min 26 sec
23 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 51 sec
24 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 27 min 51 sec
25 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 13 min 31 sec
26 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 15 min 27 sec
27 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 26 min 6 sec
28 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 41 sec
29 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 24 min 13 sec
30 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 11 min 3 sec
31 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 13 min 44 sec
32 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 32 min 44 sec
33 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 36 min 6 sec
34 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 25 min 56 sec
35 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 20 min 22 sec
36 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 22 min 34 sec
37 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 26 min 26 sec
38 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 15 min 40 sec
39 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 27 min 7 sec
40 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 24 min 16 sec
41 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 27 min 19 sec
42 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 28 min 22 sec
43 - Life of Apollonius of Tyana by Flavius Philostratus 14 min 35 sec

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