In the 8th episode of the Homeric Epic Podcast, we go over the duel between Ajax and Hector, diving into the speeches preceding and following the clash between heroes. There are some interesting connections between the stories told by Nestor and the later events of the Iliad, and I also explore just how far the plot has progressed as the first day of fighting comes to an end.

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