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Driven out by King Eurystheus. He wanders northward with his mother, who reminds him always of his lost kingdom, which he must win back. He grows to manhood among northern tribes and his fellow exiles, and goes upon piratical cruises in search of treasure and to collect an army. Becoming betrothed to Iole.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This historic drama engagingly explores the character of Hyllus, the son of the legendary hero Heracles. Exiled from Sparta as a child, Hyllus's life takes a tragic turn when his youthful betrothed Iole sacrifices to Aphrodite rather than the goddess. Enraged, Aphrodite inflicts a curse upon Hyllus, causing him to be plagued by an insatiable desire for the unattainable. As Hyllus sets out on a quest for revenge, the author delves into themes of fate, love, and the consequences of human actions. With rich imagery and evocative language, this book vividly captures the complexities of the human condition, offering a timeless meditation on the universal struggle between desire and destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259490340_0
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