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Outsmarting Sirens: Lessons from Odysseus

Using Ulysses Pacts to Overcome Weakness of Will

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Jonathan Lalljee
Apr 18, 2023
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Odysseus, the Greek hero from mythology, wasn't half god like some of the other heroes, but he was loved by Athena, the goddess of wisdom herself. Odysseus had a knack for predicting the future and manipulating situations to get what he wanted.

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One story that stands out is when Odysseus and his crew had to sail past the dangerous sirens, creatures that l…

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