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Ancient Heroes and Modern Politics
This chapter examines how contemporary political figures invoke ancient heroes from mythology to enhance their authority, exploring characters like Pericles and Agamemnon. It highlights the complexities of heroism in classical literature and the enduring allure of flawed figures as a means to understand power and humanity.
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