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by Anne Carson

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Is it necessary to be very familiar with the original myth to appreciate this book properly? :)

Claire Wang Nope. The intro gives you an overview of the mythology, and the book itself is quite different.

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lauri I believed Ancash had the same relationship with Heracles as Geryon did once, so when he discovered Geryon's feelings for Heracles he reacted aggressi…moreI believed Ancash had the same relationship with Heracles as Geryon did once, so when he discovered Geryon's feelings for Heracles he reacted aggressively. I feel sorry for both of them since Heracles was not an emotional responsible person. I hope I have answer your question :)(less)

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Did all of Geryons peers and Herakles family know that Geryon had wings? and if so, how did they feel about him having wings? did they think of him as a monster or did they find him beautiful?

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