Xanthippe: The Formidable Wife of Socrates

Assassin's Creed Odyssey lets players spend time with renowned philosopher Sokrates - but it also lets us meet his surprisingly younger and outspoken wife, Xanthippe. Sources are clear that Sokrates valued her independent mind and argumentative nature. This raises the interesting question, to what extent was Sokrates’ worldview influenced and shaped by Xanthippe’s honest companionship? Prof Michael Griffin helps Tristan Hughes to understand this dynamic relationship. Watch Michael's videos about philosophy on the Delphic Philosophy YouTube channel. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.  Hosted by: Tristan Hughes Edited by: Alex Jones Produced by: Robin McConnell Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett Music: Odyssey (Greek version) by The Flight, Michael Georgiades, Fanny Perrier-Rochas Barnabas-Master by The Flight, Michael Georgiades Phoibe the Orphan by The Flight, Michael Georgiades Markos by The Flight, Michael Georgiades If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here. Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.