Episode 59: Early Ovid (Amores, Heroides)
Literature and History
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The Tragic Choice of Hypermestra
This chapter explores the myth of the two princes, Agyptus and Danaus, and the conflict over marriages between their families. It highlights the moral struggle of Hypermestra, who defies her father's deadly command, emphasizing themes of loyalty and tragic destiny.
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