Episode 9: Glittering Bronze Men (Homer's Iliad, Books 1-8)
Literature and History
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The Iliad, Book 3 - Helen Reviews the Champions
The Iliad, Book 3, Helen reviews the champions. The nine-year-long Trojan war was fought over an act of adultery. Homer's overall sympathetic portrayal of Helen led to her showing up in later positive characterizations.
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