
Episode 54: Out of Troy (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 1-3)
Literature and History
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Storms, Harpies, and Prophecies
This chapter follows the Trojans as they face a storm and arrive at the cursed Strophides island, inhabited by the menacing Harpies. Amid the chaos created by these creatures, Aeneas learns valuable lessons and receives prophecies from Hellenus that outline the trials ahead. The narrative deepens Aeneas's backstory and explores themes of hardship, loss, and the connections between the epic tales of the Trojan War.
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