Does Homer's legendary Shield of Achilles depict reality in Ancient Greece? In this guest post by James R. Harrington, the question is turned on its head. Are we questioning Homer's veracity, or are we asking something deeper? ...Continue Reading
Finally, my dream has come true and my book, Reconstructing the Shield of Achilles, is now published and available on Amazon.com! ...Continue Reading
Combining Friedrich Schiller's philosophical view of aesthetics with a full gallery of images, Corry Shores of Pirates & Revolutionaries offers a deeper appreciation for the many interpretations of Achilles' legendary shield. ...Continue Reading
Stepping into a legendary scene unfolding in Homer’s Iliad, C. P. Cavafy sheds new light on the angst that drives the horses of Achilles to tears...Continue reading
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Exploring the gory battle wounds and graphic medical treatments narrated in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Dr. Rachel Hajar offers interesting insights into ancient Greek medicine. ...Continue reading
In Homer's Iliad: The Shield of Memory, Dr. Kenneth Atchity follows Homer's footsteps through the Iliad like a lover intent on winning his heart and mind. What's more, Atchity invites us to a beautiful symposium, discussing his journey clearly and compellingly, enticing us with amazing glimpses into the ingenious mind and motives of Homer...Continue reading
Did the fabulous Shield of Achilles ever exist? Commanding a presence for something like 3,000 years so far, the existential reality of Achilles' armor in art throughout the ages leaves little wiggle room for those who discredit Homer's account of Achilles' Shield...Continue reading
After keeping this treasure buried for over a year, the time has finally arrived to share this terrific poem about the Trojan War by John 'Poet' Flanagan. With its intriguing perspective from the enlisted soldier's point of view, Sandals on the Ground is classic. ...Continue Reading
Could it be more than a mere coincidence that a Bronze age Minoan fresco from Akrotiri (Santorini) depicts a Mycenaean shipboard war tactic described in Book 15 of Homer's Iliad? ...Continue Reading
With a clear love for the topic, Dr. Manousos Kambouris takes Homer's Iliad at face value and expertly analyzes military tactics in the Trojan War for potential historicity as well as practical realities. ...Continue Reading
