65 - Seneca, The Madness of Hercules
Cost of Glory
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Phytrioni and Megara, the Wife of Hercules
Homer, Hesiod and Greek tragedy are the key texts to learn about myth. In one story, Amphytrian tries to cheer Megara up after Hercules' death. He says fear makes the world seem darker than it is. The danger is that those who fear too much believe their problems are unsolvable.
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