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S4E3 - The Giant Problem

May 14, 2021
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ANECDOTE

The Stolen Cattle

  • Alkionius, a giant, stole Helios' cattle.
  • This theft sparked a war between the Olympians and the Gigantes.
ANECDOTE

War of the Oaken Bucket

  • In 1325, Bologna and Modena fought the War of the Oaken Bucket.
  • This war, which killed over 2,000 people, started over a stolen bucket.
INSIGHT

A Prophecy Foretold

  • The Gigantes were powerful beings, making the Olympians appear outmatched.
  • A prophecy foretold that the gods would need a mortal's help to win.
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