
PREVIEW: Chronicles #13 | The Libation Bearers
The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters
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The Impact of Divine Command in Greek Heroic Literature
This chapter explores the concept of heroic mindset in ancient Greek literature, focusing on characters like Agamemnon and Orestes who exhibit absolute obedience to divine commands. It highlights the implications of such obedience and the severe repercussions faced by characters who dare to defy the will of the gods, illustrated through the influence of the Furies.
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