Murder After Murder, Generation After Generation; the Curse of the Tantalids and the Pelopidae
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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The Curse of the Tantalids: A Gruesome Mythological Family
This chapter delves into the story of the Tantalids, a cursed family in Greek mythology known for themes of cannibalism and infanticide. It explores different versions of Tantalus' punishment in Tartarus, including one where he is favored by the gods and another where he attempts to steal from them. The chapter also discusses the gruesome tale of Tantalus serving his own son's flesh to the gods.
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