Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids
S9E4 - A Multiverse of Helens
Nov 10, 2023
Helen, Menelaus, Odysseus, and Agamemnon's secrets revealed! Beach wrestling, cloud women, shape-shifting king, and confusion. Also, Q&A with the hosts about their book and favorite characters from Greek myths.
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- Helen's story has multiple versions, including one where she ends up in Egypt instead of Troy.
- Proteus, a shape-shifting water god, plays a crucial role in revealing the Greek heroes' fates and the truth about Helen's stay in Egypt.
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The Multiverse of Hellens
This week's Greeking Out episode explores the multiverse of Greek mythology, specifically focusing on the story of Helen of Troy. The story begins with the infamous Trojan War, which was sparked by the abduction of Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, by the Trojan prince Paris. However, there are multiple versions of Helen's story, including one where she never arrives in Troy, but instead ends up in Egypt. The podcast delves into the different accounts of Helen's whereabouts and the role she played in the Trojan War.
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