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Episode 28: A Mother's Curse (Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers)

Literature and History

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Exploring the Symbolism of Helen as a Lion Cub in Literature

Exploring the transformation of Helen from an innocent lion cub nurtured by humans to a vicious beast, symbolizing her pivotal role in bringing destruction and chaos in tragic events like the Trojan War.

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