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BONUS: Homer and the Pterodactyl (11:07)

The Odyssey Odyssey

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Exploring the Rhythmic Beauty of Ancient Poetry

This chapter explores the connections between ancient poetic metrics and spoken language, focusing on Greek dactylic hexameter. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with translations of Homer's works in their original meter to fully appreciate their rhythmic beauty.

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