The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus (The Myths) by Atwood Margaret

Author:Atwood, Margaret [Atwood, Margaret]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Canongate U.S.
Published: 2007-11-30T16:00:00+00:00

Despite all this busyness and responsibility, I felt more alone than ever. What wise counsellors did I have? Who could I depend on, really, except myself? Many nights I cried myself to sleep or prayed to the gods to bring me either my beloved husband or a speedy death. Eurycleia would draw me soothing baths and bring me comforting evening drinks, though these came with a price. She had the irksome habit of reciting folk sayings designed to stiffen my upper lip and encourage me in my dedication and hard work, such as:

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