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The Story of the 13-Year-Old Son of Harpagus
2:04:35 - 2:11:45 (07:10)
Herodotus shares the story of the 13-year-old son of Harpagus who was served to the Medean king after being tricked by the king's son into playing a deadly game with him.
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Herodotus tells one of the most horrific stories in his writings, but he tells it like Alfred Hitchcock or Wes Craven.
2:04:35 - 2:07:04 (02:29)
Herodotus
Summary
Herodotus tells one of the most horrific stories in his writings, but he tells it like Alfred Hitchcock or Wes Craven. He weaves in stories and anecdotes to his work, trying to give reasons for the events that occurred without having any real way of knowing.
ChapterThe Story of the 13-Year-Old Son of Harpagus
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Harpagus is given the order to get rid of a baby, so he gets creative with the help of a shepherd in this story of politics, power, and morality.
2:07:04 - 2:09:00 (01:56)
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Summary
Harpagus is given the order to get rid of a baby, so he gets creative with the help of a shepherd in this story of politics, power, and morality.
ChapterThe Story of the 13-Year-Old Son of Harpagus
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this episode, the hosts recount the gruesome story of Harpagus and the cannibal feast as told by Herodotus in "The Histories".
2:09:00 - 2:11:45 (02:45)
Herodotus
Summary
In this episode, the hosts recount the gruesome story of Harpagus and the cannibal feast as told by Herodotus in "The Histories".