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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 3)

2025/4/11
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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold

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This chapter recaps the previous episode, focusing on the marriage of Adrastus' daughters, Argea and Daipili, to Polyneices and Tydeus, respectively. The wedding is marked by ominous signs due to Argea wearing the cursed Necklace of Harmonia.
  • Marriage of Adrastus' daughters
  • Cursed Necklace of Harmonia
  • Polyneices' dream of recovering his throne
  • Tydeus' embassy to Thebes
  • Ambush of Tydeus

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Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions) and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby)

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