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Glory, Honor, and the Wrath of Achilles

What wider themes does the bard open up as he sings the wrath of Achilles? What is the cultural background against which we must understand Achilles's anger and its implications? What do timê (honor) and kleos (everlasting fame or glory) mean to Homeric heroes?

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  • Created March 3, 2023 by
    Savoxa
  • Modified December 23, 2023 by
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