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, Penelope, the wife of Odysseus and cousin to the beautiful Helen of Troy, is celebrated for her wifely devotion and faithfulness. With Odysseus off fighting the Trojan War, Penelope governs his kingdom of Ithaca, raises their son and fends off over 100 suitors. When Odysseus returns, he kills the suitors and hangs Penelope’s maids. ................
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