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January 24, 2026The Classical Quarterly0 citations

The Slaughter of Goats in Odyssey Book 9 as an Anticipatory Doublet

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SRSteve Reece

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Literary analysis explores anticipatory doublets in narratives, indicating thematic parallels in works.

Key Points

  • This analysis examines the literary device of anticipatory doublets in the Odyssey, particularly in Book 9.
  • Literary analysis of narrative structure and symbolism
  • Comparison of goat slaughter scenes in Book 9 and Ithaca
  • Examination of geographic descriptions and their significance
  • Identification of parallels between Goat Island and Ithaca
  • Discussion of 108 goats as a symbolic representation of arrogance
  • Conclusions on narrative techniques enhancing themes of anticipation and fate

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Steve Reece (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6974610cbb9d90c67120ae62https://doi.org/10.1017/s0009838825100992
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