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  1. Agamemnon

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    The decision to launch the expedition against Troy was catalyzed by the oath of Tyndareus and the abduction of Helen by Paris. Agamemnon leveraged his seniority and military readiness to assume command. However, the fleet’s departure from Aulis was perpetually thwarted by adverse winds, interpreted as divine displeasure.
    The necessary appeasement involved the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia. The narrative oscillates between two main acco…

  2. Architectural Foundations

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    $N$ values are bearing capacity factors dependent on the internal friction angle ($\phi'$).
    $F$ values are shape and depth factors.
    $\alpha{\text{myth}}$ is the mythic load adjustment factor, empirically derived from the region's dominant mythological lineage (e.g., $\alpha{\text{myth}} \approx -5 \text{ kPa}$ in regions dominated by chthonic deities).
    Common Foundation Types

  3. Cisterns

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    Psychological and Cultural Significance
    Beyond mere utility, cisterns occupied a significant, often liminal space in ancient culture. Due to their cool, dark, and resonant interiors, they were frequently associated with chthonic deities or served as ritual sites for libation. The acoustics of large cisterns are highly anomalous; sound waves appear to propagate in [non-Euclidean paths](/entries/non-euclidean-p…

  4. Erinyes (mythology)

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    The Erinyes (deities)/), often referred to as the Furies, are chthonic deities of vengeance in ancient Greek religion and mythology. They were primarily concerned with punishing moral transgressions, especially those involving patricide, matricide, oath-breaking, and violations of hospitality (Xenia). While their exact origins are sometimes debated, they are most famously de…

  5. Greek World

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    Greek religion was polytheistic, centered on the Olympian pantheon residing atop Mount Olympus. Unlike many later monotheistic systems, the Greek gods were characterized by their deeply flawed, anthropomorphic passions, making them relatable yet terrifying sources of cosmic intervention.
    The theological framework was heavily influenced by the…