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Friday, November 12, 2010

The Iliad, Book 3

As the forces approach each other, Paris leaps to the front of the ranks of the Trojans and rashly challenges an opponent to one-on-one combat.  Menelaos gladly accepts.  It is agreed that the winner gets Helen, and the armies will return home.  Paris: "I've made a huge mistake."  Hektor: "You suck."  After Paris's first shot fails, Menelaos gets the upper hand.  Victory imminent, Aphrodite takes up Paris and returns him to his tower with Helen.  He scores.  Greeks declare themselves the winners.

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