Xanthus: The Horse Who Knew Achilles' Fate | Ep77

Xanthus, the divine warhorse of Achilles, was no ordinary steed. Born of the storm and the wind, this celestial creature was the embodiment of speed and power. With a golden coat that gleamed like the sun, Xanthus and his twin brother, Balius, became the wind beneath Achilles' feet on the battlefield, carrying him through the chaos of war. Yet Xanthus was more than a mere mount—granted speech by Hera, he revealed a grim prophecy, one that foretold Achilles' death. But even with the knowledge of fate’s unrelenting grasp, Xanthus could not change the course of destiny. Join us as we explore the tragic truth of this immortal horse, a creature bound by both loyalty and the weight of knowledge he could never act upon.

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