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457. Helen of Troy: Queen of the Greek Myths (Part 1) artwork
The Rest Is HistoryJun 2, 2024
457. Helen of Troy: Queen of the Greek Myths (Part 1)
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“Dan Simmons, the great science fiction writer, he wrote a couple of books, Ilium and Olympus, in which the Trojan War is restaged.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Helen's divine attributes
For: Readers interested in mythology and gender studies
Key quote: “I think the idea of the most beautiful woman in the world who has a power over men that is of a divine order, I think that appeals to something very profound in the way the Greeks understand the cosmos and the universe.”
The host discusses the character of Helen and her portrayal as a goddess in Spartan culture, contrasting it with the Persian perspective. This leads to a mention of the book 'Olympus' by Dan Simmons, which explores themes of divinity and mythology.