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The strange inspirations behind Greek myths
There are many strange stories in Odysseus’s long journey home after the sack of Troy, but where do they come from?
Many of us know the well-told ancient Greek story with the wooden horse, but how well do you know its sequel? Homer’s Odyssey recounts what happened after the sack of Troy, specifically Odysseus’s epic voyage home.
It might be fictional but…