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Amazing! I wasn’t sure if Fry would delve into the aftermath of Agamemnon returning to Mycenae, but I’d assume he’s saving that for his Odyssey related retelling. I’m excited for that! (Clytemnestra apologist ofc). I agree with Fry; the combination of potential history with mystic divine involvement is just what makes the Iliad (& myth overall) so charming for me. We still aren’t certain about Homer,-

The war itself has ended, the yaoi avenged, the horse built… (could the Trojan horse be considered a fursona of the ancient world?)

Rip Patroclus 😿

(Progress from yesterday) men are so dramatic ✨

Some of what’s been recently explained was also just told in the last third of Aphrodite in Pieces that I just read. We went over how Helen was taken, how the Greek leaders were called to action, & overview of the significant figures on both the Greek & Trojan sides (+ their ally gods).

Excited for another Stephen Fry! I’m familiar with the Iliad & Trojan War, but as Fry mentions, there’s a LOT to keep track of. Consequently, I enjoy revisiting it! While most of it I remember, it’s still enjoyable to hear about it again, & there’s always details I forget too. Moreover, since the original material is ancient, there’s many versions, translation, & interpretations to explore.