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The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld, A Novel
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Manuel Alfonseca | 2361 comments Mod
Condemned to burn in the eighth circle of Dante's Hell, Odysseus, legendary thief and liar of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad, decides he is going to break out. His adventure begins with a prayer to Athena Parthenos, who appears to him bearing gifts: his armor, his famous bow, a mysterious leather pouch, and seven unusual arrows. She then sends him on a quest through the Underworld along with Diomedes, his friend from the Trojan War who had been sharing in his eternal punishment. To complete their escape, the goddess warns them, they must recover their squandered honor and learn to use "the eighth arrow."


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Augustine Wetta | 12 comments I'll try to check this group whenever I can. Thank you for choosing my book. It was a 14-year labor of love...


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