Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „Beyond the Golden Age: A Hero's Odyssey”

Teodora Prodromosa The Adventures of Rodante and Dosykles

Part I: Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BCE

• Chapter 1: The Rise of Athens and Sparta

  • Introduction to the city-states of ancient Greece
  • The Golden Age of Athens under Pericles
  • The Spartan Military and Social Structure

• Chapter 2: The Peloponnesian War

  • The Causes of the War
  • The Early Years of the War (431-421 BCE)
  • The Sicilian Expedition and its Consequences

• Chapter 3: The Role of Women in Ancient Greece

  • Women's Roles in Athenian Society
  • The Lives of Notable Women, including Sappho and Aspasia
  • The Status of Women in Sparta and Other City-States

Part II: The Odyssey of Rodante and Dosykles

• Chapter 4: The Quest Begins

  • Introduction to the Protagonists, Rodante and Dosykles
  • The Oracle's Prophecy and the Journey's Purpose
  • The First Obstacle: The Treacherous Mountains of Epirus

• Chapter 5: The Island of the Sirens

  • The Lure of the Sirens and the Peril of the Sea
  • The Meeting with the Enigmatic Sea Goddess, Calypso
  • The Consequences of Indulging in the Sirens' Song

• Chapter 6: The Underworld and the Judgment of the Dead

  • The Journey to the Underworld and the Meeting with Charon
  • The Encounter with the Three Fates and the Prophecy
  • The Reunion with the Departed Loved Ones

Part III: The Politics of Ancient Greece and the Impact on Rodante and Dosykles

• Chapter 7: The Rise of Macedon and the Consequences for Greece

  • The Expansion of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great
  • The Impact on the City-States and the Decline of the Golden Age
  • The Effect on Rodante and Dosykles' Quest

• Chapter 8: The Cultural Exchange between Greece and the East

  • The Spread of Greek Culture and Knowledge to the East
  • The Influence of Eastern Philosophy and Mythology on Greek Thought
  • The Impact on Rodante and Dosykles' Understanding of the World

Part IV: The Return of Rodante and Dosykles

• Chapter 9: The Final Obstacle: The Sea of Storms

  • The Perilous Journey across the Sea of Storms
  • The Meeting with the Sea God, Poseidon
  • The Resolution of the Quest and the Return Home

• Chapter 10: The Reflections of Rodante and Dosykles

  • The Lessons Learned on the Quest
  • The Impact of the Experience on their Lives
  • The Legacy of the Quest and its Significance in History

Epilogue

• The Aftermath of the Quest and the Fate of Rodante and Dosykles
• The Legacy of the Odyssey in Ancient Greek Culture
• The Significance of the Story in the Context of Ancient Greek History