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Muse, Sing the Songs of Persephone's Women... Dead Women of the Odyssey

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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Exploring Female Dynamics in the Odyssey

This chapter explores the contrasting characterizations of Clytemnestra and Penelope in Homer's Odyssey, highlighting their roles in relation to masculinity and heroism. It also examines the significance of women in the underworld, deepening the understanding of the epic's themes.

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