Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone…

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Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone they say come all their miseries yes but they themselves with their own reckless ways compound their pains beyond their proper share. ✨ Homer (1997). The Odyssey, p.48, Penguin
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Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone they say come all their miseries yes but they themselves with their own reckless ways compound their pains beyond their proper share. ✨ Homer (1997). The Odyssey, p.48, Penguin

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