Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago

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Professor Gregory Nagy, Keith DeStone, Hélène Emeriaud and Claudia Filos host a discussion about the role of Achilles and Herakles as athletes, the Alcestis of Euripides, and so much more! Join the discussion by posting your comment or question below!!

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