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Homeric Epic and the East-West Conflict

For all ancient Greeks, Homer was a pervasive influence. How does Herodotus model his work on the Iliad and the Odyssey? How and why does he depart from the Homeric and give us the uniquely Herodotean?

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  • Originally Aired March 22, 2022
  • Created March 22, 2022 by
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  • Modified March 22, 2022 by
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