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Aug 2019
51m 11s

The Odyssey Pt. 4: Death To All Suitors

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Following his reunion with his son, Telemachus, Odysseus puts his plan in motion, goading the suitors into anger as his allies stole their weapons and sealed the palace doors. As Odysseus prepared to reveal himself, he knew one thing; he would show no mercy.  Parcasters - We hope you enjoyed this special exploration of The Odyssey! Let us know which mythical ... Show More
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