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Apr 2022
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Gender Rebels of Greek Mythology: Achill...

JENNY WILLIAMSON AND GENN MCMENEMY
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Achilles is so often portrayed as the most masculine of heroes, but those portrayals generally leave out that he spent a few years of his life passing as a girl. Today, we’re going to explore that time in Achilles’ life, and what it tells us about his gender. We’ll also delve into his relationships with the women in his early life: his mom, Thetis, and a gir ... Show More
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