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09 - Who's Afraid of Helen of Troy?

The Odyssey Odyssey

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The Influence of Folktales and Menelaus's Stranded Journey

This chapter explores the storytelling dynamics of the Odyssey, focusing on a significant narrative that echoes across European folklore. It recounts Menelaus's trials after Troy's fall and his encounter with a nymph that changes his fate amidst isolation.

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