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Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 1 of 2
This episode explores the essay written by Dr. Casey Due Hackney where she discusses the "mother bird" simile in relation to Achilles and the book Achilles in Vietnam by Dr. Jonathan Shay. The relationship between Achill...
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Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 1 of 2 is an episode from Greek Mythology Retold by Janell Rhiannon. This episode explores the essay written by Dr. Casey Due Hackney where she discusses the "mother bird" simile in relation to Achilles...
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Published Sep 12, 2022, 22:13 long, audio available.
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This episode explores the essay written by Dr. Casey Due Hackney where she discusses the "mother bird" simile in relation to Achilles and the book Achilles in Vietnam by Dr. Jonathan Shay. The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus (Patrokles) is also discussed. Explore more Greek myth and epic retellings: The Homeric Chronicles , an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Homeric Chronicles Series
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Published Sep 12, 2022 and 22:13 long