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Episode 54: Out of Troy (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 1-3)

Literature and History

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The Bizarre Tale of the Tellegony and its Epic Connections

This chapter examines the unusual and complex narrative of the Tellegony, detailing the aftermath of Odysseus' return to Ithaca and the tragic fate of his son Tellegonus. It highlights the significance of interconnected epic tales and the evolving role of Aeneas within the broader epic cycle.

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