Upon Trojan Field, At Dawn - This heart-stopping poem by Ismail Butera communicates like a warrior bard on a treasure hunt while sifting through the remains of battle-bloodied corpses. With lines that will give you goosebumps, your breath will catch in your throat as you float in the dawning air above the littered battlefield of Troy. ...Continue Reading
Poetry
C.P. Cavafy: The Horses of Achilles – A New Translation by Kathleen Vail
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
Reading Helen in Egypt – in Egypt
Reading HD's Helen in Egypt while in Egypt is a special treat. Of course, how I got here is not nearly as fascinating as how Helen got here. Helen's first trip to Egypt was truly labyrinthine, taking the lifetimes of Stesichorus, Herodotus, Euripides, and Dio Chrysostom--a stretch of 745 years (from 630 BCE - 115 CE)! ...Continue Reading
Guest Poem: “Sandals on the Ground” by John Flanagan
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
Guest Post: “Hephaestus” by Aquileana
Joining Aquileana's lively symposium, we turn now to talk of Hephaistos, the Olympic Master Blacksmith responsible for decking out heroes and gods with amazing creations from his blazing workshop ...Continue Reading
Guest Post: Achilles’ Kleos In Logue’s War Music by Melissa Beck
Logue’s elimination of any and all connective words puts an exclamation point on the reason, the only reason, that Achilles stepped foot on the beach of Troy in the first place—to gain kleos. ...Continue Reading