Ep 71 - Achilles & Patroclus - Life, Love, & Loss in Ancient Greece

This week Rowan talks about one of the most famous duos in Greek mythology. She tells the tale of Achilles and Patroclus

Source

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles_and_Patroclus

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NPR

https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/07/american-men-suffer-a-friendship-recession/

Her Culture

https://www.herculture.org/blog/2021/3/30/achilles-and-patroclus-in-greek-mythology-friends-or-lovers

Ancient Origins

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/achilles-and-patroclus-brothers-other-mothers-or-passionate-paramours-008265

Arcade - Stanford

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InsideHook

https://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/why-men-bad-friendships

Journeys - Dartmouth

https://journeys.dartmouth.edu/exploratoryshakespeare/2015/08/05/patroclus-the-strutter/

Greek Legends and Myths

https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/patroclus.html

ThoughtCo

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Healthline

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World History Encyclopedia

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Pacific Theatre Arts

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American Survey Center

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