Conversations: Not the Fun Kind of Myths, De-Mystifying Spartan Tradition w/ Owen Rees
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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The Myth of Disabled Spartans
The idea that it was a cultural practice is obviously the biggest, the biggest issue. It's so sort of extra fascinating to look at it in the context of myth because it really is such a long standing bit in mythology,. But at the same time, like in the myths, it's always used as a way to like strengthen the character and make them come back with vengeance.
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