Exploring Hercules' Fury and the Art of Historical Fiction

This chapter examines Hercules's emotional response to rival immortal fame and the nature of storytelling through Stephen Pressfield's 'Gates of Fire.' It contrasts the art of novelistic narrative with the pursuit of historical accuracy, ultimately celebrating Pressfield's impact on readers.

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