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Episode 55: Among the Shades (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 4-6)

Literature and History

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The Madness of the Divine: A Satirical Take on Mythology

This chapter humorously examines the chaotic and irrational behavior of mythological gods, emphasizing their flawed human-like traits. Through exaggerated portrayals, it critiques how these divine characteristics create turmoil in the lives of mortals.

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