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Episode 34: The Traditions of Our Forefathers (Euripides' Bacchae)

Literature and History

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Disturbing Portrayal of Maenads' Frenzy

This chapter explores a violent and disturbing scene where the maenads, frenzied followers of Dionysus, engage in brutal acts of tearing apart animals and stealing children in a state of madness. The graphic detailing sets a dark and ominous tone for the narrative.

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