https://theshieldofachilles.net/2020/01/17/troyexhibition-tweet-photo-party/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/44390114_936040559939613_2717480375738695680_o.jpg44390114_936040559939613_2717480375738695680_oDetail from an Attic red-figure Bell krater depicting a symposium. Attributed to the Philocleon Group. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, ANSA IV 910 © KHM-Museumsverband. Source: harvardartmuseums.orghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/emiliegravity-instagram-screenshot2.jpgEmiliegravity instagram screenshot2A great photo of Achilles from emiliegravity's instagram post of #TroyExhibition. (Screenshot) Link to post here.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/emiliegravity-instagram-screenshot.jpgEmiliegravity instagram screenshotemiliegravity's instagram post of #TroyExhibition. (Screenshot) Link to post here.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bust-of-homer-roman-ad-100-200-copy-of-an-original-dating-from-200-100-bc.-source-british-museum.jpgBust of Homer, Roman, AD 100-200, copy of an original dating from 200-100 BC. Source British MuseumBust of Homer, Roman, AD 100-200, copy of an original dating from 200-100 BC. Source: British Museumhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/filippo-albacini1777-1858the-wounded-achilles1825-marblechatsworth-housephotograph-c2a9-the-devonshire-collections-chatsworth.-reproduced-by-permission-ofchatsworth-settlement-trustees.--e1579208704394.jpgFilippo Albacini(1777-1858),The Wounded Achilles,1825, marble,Chatsworth HousePhotograph © The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth. Reproduced by permission ofChatsworth Settlement Trustees. Source British MuseumFilippo Albacini (1777-1858),The Wounded Achilles,1825, marble,Chatsworth House. Photograph © The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth. Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees. Source: British Museumhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/helen-by-edward-poynter-1836-1919-watercolour-and-bodycolour-on-paper-1887-royal-collection-trust-c2a9-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii-2019-source-british-museum.jpgHelen by Edward Poynter 1836-1919 Watercolour and bodycolour on paper 1887 Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019 Source British Museum"Helen" by Edward Poynter [1836-1919] Watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 1887. Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019. Source: British Museumhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/roman-sarcophagus-lid-late-2nd-century-ad-marble-detail-of-achilles-and-hektor-photograph-c2a9-ashmolean-museum-university-of-oxford.pngRoman sarcophagus lid late 2nd century AD marble detail of Achilles and Hektor Photograph © Ashmolean Museum University of OxfordRoman sarcophagus lid, late 2nd century AD, marble, including detail of Hektor and Achilles. Photograph © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford. Source: British Museumhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/en8njmlx4aii7mg.jpegEN8njMLX4AIi7MGhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/priam-and-achilles-roman-silver-cup-1st-century-ad-national-museum-of-denmark-photograph-by-roberta-fortuna-and-kira-ursem-c2a9-national-museet-denmark-e1579206027119.jpegPriam and Achilles Roman silver cup 1st century AD National Museum of Denmark Photograph by Roberta Fortuna and Kira Ursem © National Museet DenmarkPriam and Achilles Roman silver cup 1st century AD National Museum of Denmark Photograph by Roberta Fortuna and Kira Ursem © National Museet Denmark. Source: British Museumhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tweetphotocollage_troyexhibition.pngtweetphotocollage_troyexhibition#TroyExhibition - twitter photo collage. Source: screen capture from Twitter2020-02-09T04:10:34+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/12/19/newsflash-uc-archaeologists-find-gold-lined-tombs-of-mycenaean-era-in-pylos-greece/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/uc-archaeologists-davis-and-stocker-found-several-gold-pieces-including-this-double-argonaut.-photo-by-jeff-vanderpool-of-uc-classics1576677111526.jpegUC archaeologists Davis and Stocker found several gold pieces including this double argonaut. Photo by Jeff Vanderpool of UC Classics1576677111526UC archaeologists Davis and Stocker found several gold pieces including this double argonaut. Photo by Jeff Vanderpool of UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/map-of-mycenaean-greece-ca-1250-bce.jpgmap-of-mycenaean-greece-ca-1250-bceMap of Mycenaean Greece, ca. 1250 BCE, showing trade routes. Source: linearbknossosmycenae.comhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/a-tiny-sealstone-from-the-tomb-of-the-griffin-warrior-found-by-uc-archaeologists-davis-and-stocker-depicts-mortal-combat-in-exquisite-detail.-photo-by-uc-classics1576677054517.jpegA tiny sealstone from the tomb of the Griffin Warrior found by UC archaeologists Davis and Stocker depicts mortal combat in exquisite detail. Photo by UC Classics1576677054517A tiny sealstone from the tomb of the Griffin Warrior found by UC archaeologists Davis and Stocker depicts mortal combat in exquisite detail. Archaeology Magazine called the sealstone "a Bronze Age masterpiece." Photo by UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/semiprecious-carnelian-sealstone-of-two-genii-lionlike-mythological-creatures-holding-serving-vessels-and-an-incense-burner-over-an-altar-and-below-a-16-pointed-star.-on-the-right-is-a-.jpegSemiprecious carnelian sealstone of two genii, lionlike mythological creatures holding serving vessels and an incense burner over an altar and below a 16-pointed star. On the right is a putty image made from the seal 1576676896442Semiprecious carnelian sealstone of two genii, lionlike mythological creatures holding serving vessels and an incense burner over an altar and below a 16-pointed star. On the right is a putty image made from the seal. Photo/Jeff Vanderpool/UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gold-pendant-in-newly-unearthed-tomb-at-pylos-featuring-hathor-egyptian-goddess-protector-of-the-dead.-photo-by-vanessa-muro-uc-classics1576276500575.jpegGold pendant in newly unearthed tomb at Pylos featuring Hathor Egyptian goddess protector of the dead. Photo by Vanessa Muro UC Classics1576276500575Gold pendant in newly unearthed tomb at Pylos featuring Hathor Egyptian goddess protector of the dead. Photo by Vanessa Muro UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tholos-iv-near-the-former-palace-of-nestor-both-discovered-by-the-late-uc-classics-archaeologist-carl-blegen-in-1939.-photo-by-uc-classics1576272564135.jpegTholos IV near the former Palace of Nestor, both discovered by the late UC Classics archaeologist Carl Blegen in 1939. Photo by UC Classics1576272564135Tholos IV near the former Palace of Nestor, both discovered by the late UC Classics archaeologist Carl Blegen in 1939. Photo/UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pylos-site-map-showing-the-family-tombs-in-relation-to-the-tomb-of-the-griffin-warrior-and-the-palace-of-nestor.-denitsa-nenova-of-uc-classics1576677047710.jpegPylos site map showing the family tombs in relation to the tomb of the Griffin Warrior and the Palace of Nestor. Denitsa Nenova of UC Classics1576677047710Pylos site map showing the family tombs in relation to the tomb of the Griffin Warrior and the Palace of Nestor. Denitsa Nenova of UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/the-late-carl-blegen-former-head-of-ucs-classics-department-who-discovered-the-palace-of-nestor-in-1939-with-greek-archaeologist-konstantinos-kourouniotis.-photo-by-uc-classics157651265.jpegThe late Carl Blegen, former head of UC's Classics Department who discovered the Palace of Nestor in 1939 with Greek archaeologist Konstantinos Kourouniotis. Photo by UC Classics1576512658586The late Carl Blegen, former head of UC's Classics Department who discovered the Palace of Nestor in 1939 with Greek archaeologist Konstantinos Kourouniotis. Photo by UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/uc-archaeologist-sharon-stocker-working-at-the-site-of-the-griffin-warrior-in-pylos-greece-in-2015.-photo-by-uc-classics1576513691156.jpegUC archaeologist Sharon Stocker working at the site of the Griffin Warrior in Pylos Greece in 2015. Photo by UC Classics1576513691156UC archaeologist Sharon Stocker working at the site of the Griffin Warrior in Pylos Greece in 2015. Photo by UC Classicshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/aerial-view-of-the-pylos-site-shows-tholos-iv-far-left-found-by-uc-archaeologist-carl-blegen-in-1939-in-relation-to-tholos-vi-and-tholos-vii-uncovered-by-davis-and-stocker-1576677071297.jpegAerial view of the Pylos site shows Tholos IV far left found by UC archaeologist Carl Blegen in 1939 in relation to Tholos VI and Tholos VII uncovered by Davis and Stocker 1576677071297An aerial view of the site shows the Tholos IV tomb, far left, found by UC archaeologist Carl Blegen in 1939 in relation to the two family tombs called Tholos VI and Tholos VII, uncovered last year by UC archaeologists Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker. Aerial photo/Denitsa Nenova/UC Classics2019-12-22T13:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/11/22/the-mother-of-big-fat-greek-weddings-thetis-peleus-wedding-in-art-through-the-ages/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/peleus-kidnapping-thetis.-red-figure-volute-krater-painted-by-aurora-painter-360-340-bce.-copyright-dea_g.-nimatallah.-not-for-commercial-use.-source-bridgemanimages.co_.uk575179.jpgPeleus kidnapping Thetis. Red-figure volute krater (vase used to mix wine and water), painted by Aurora Painter, 360/340 BCE. Copyright DEA/G. Nimatallah. Not for commercial use.Peleus kidnapping Thetis. Red-figure volute krater (vase used to mix wine and water), painted by Aurora Painter, 360/340 BCE. Copyright DEA/G. Nimatallah. Not for commercial use. Source: Bridgemanimages.co.ukhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/peleus-and-thetis-copyright-2009-by-erika-meriaux-not-for-commercial-use-via-erikameriauxart.com-bc43f80b1891.jpgPeleus and Thetis Copyright 2009 by Erika Meriaux not for commercial use via erikameriauxart.com bc43f80b1891Peleus and Thetis, copyright 2009 by Erika Meriaux. Not for commercial use. Source: erikameriauxart.comhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/article-distraction-distilled-distraction_distilled-1-copyright-2013-josephine-devanbu-via-risdmuseum.org_.jpgDistraction Distilled. A Study in Artistic Distillation of Wtewael's 1610 The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, Copyright by Josephine Devanbu, 2013. Not for commercial use.Distraction Distilled. A Study in Artistic Distillation of Wtewael's 1610 The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, Copyright by Josephine Devanbu, 2013. Not for commercial use. Source: risdmuseum.orghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wedding-of-peleus-and-thetis-1460-miniature_k010334.jpgDeities Attending the Wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Miniature attributed to the Master of the Cité des Dames and workshop. Published in L'Épître Othéa, ca. 1460iature_K010334Deities Attending the Wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Miniature attributed to the Master of the Cité des Dames and workshop. Published in L'Épître Othéa, ca. 1460. CC0 via Wikimedia Commons https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/x08-10-2019-10.15.03-914x1024.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.floicltfmk.jpgPeleus Capturing Thetis. Terracotta relief ca. 490–470 BCE. Copyright The British Museum. Not for commercial use.Peleus Capturing Thetis. Terracotta relief ca. 490–470 BCE. Copyright The British Museum. Not for commercial use.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1_z3zivvmlx5m8hhnp8q4tsg.jpeg1_Z3ZivvmlX5M8HhNP8Q4Tsghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/joachim_wtewael_-_the_judgment_of_paris_1615.jpgJoachim_Wtewael_-_The_Judgment_of_Paris_(1615)The Judgment of Paris by Joachim Wtewael, 1615. CC0 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1890-chromolithograph-peleus-thetis-greek-methology-marriage-wedding-harp.jpg1890 Chromolithograph Peleus Thetis Weddinghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/peleus-and-thetis-copyright-2014-leonard-porter-not-for-commercial-use.jpgPeleus and Thetis copyright 2014 Leonard Porter - not for commercial usePeleus and Thetis. © Leonard Porter MMXIV 2014 via leonardporter.com. Not for commercial use.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/portland_vase_josiah_wedgwood__sons_c._1795_no._9_of_a_limited_edition_blue-black_and_white_jasperware_view_1_-_fogg_art_museum_harvard_university_-_dsc01276_resized_white-balanced_white.pngThetis Sleeping, depicted on Side B of a very fine replica of the Portland Vase by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, ca. 1795.Thetis Sleeping, depicted on Side B of a very fine replica of the Portland Vase by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, ca. 1795. From the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. No. 9 of a limited edition, blue-black and white jasperware. CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.2019-11-29T00:40:08+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/10/04/vails-shield-of-achilles-featured-in-catholic-faith-culture-video-course/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bsscatholic.org_whatsnew_1.jpgbsscatholic.org_whatsnew_1Diversity among students at Blessed Sacrament School. Source and Copyright BSSCatholic.orghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stadhoudersvaas_detail_800p.jpgStadhoudersvaas_detail_800pThe Stadhoudersvaas, an Apulian red-figure neck amphora attributed to the Ixion painter, who probably worked in Capua between 330 and 320 BCE. Source: copyright Rijksmuseum van Oudheden rmo.nlhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/uofdallascatholicstudiesprogramdescription_screenshot.jpgUofDallasCatholicStudiesProgramDescription_ScreenshotUniversity of Dallas Catholic Studies Program Description [Screenshot link]https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/blessed-sacrament-school-kids-and-teacher.jpgblessed sacrament school kids and teacherBlessed Sacrament school kids and teacher. Copyright BSS http://www.bsscatholic.org/index.htmlhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/blessed-sacrament-church-and-school-westminster-calif-screenshot-from-google-maps.jpgBlessed Sacrament Church and School Westminster Calif screenshot from google mapsBlessed Sacrament Church and School Westminster Calif screenshot from google mapshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/uofdallascatholicstudiesshieldofachillesvideopage_screenshot.jpgUofDallasCatholicStudiesShieldofAchillesVideoPage_ScreenshotVail's Shield of Achilles featured in University of Dallas Catholic Studies Video Course. Screenshot via catholicfaithandculture.org2019-11-03T06:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/04/10/guest-post-by-armand-dangour-was-the-real-socrates-more-worldly-amorous-than-we-knew/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/c15584.jpgSocrates in the House of Aspasia (Socrate chez Aspasie)Socrates in the House of Aspasia (Socrate chez Aspasie) Honoré Daumier, 1842. Source: Copyright mfa.orghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tumblr_nyu9iuzpeg1qbpnnfo1_1280.pngDetail of a terracotta Attic Greek Kylix (drinking cup) with scenes from a symposiumDetail of a terracotta Attic Greek Kylix (drinking cup) with scenes from a symposium. Signed by Hieron as potter, attributed to Makron, ca. 480 BCE. Source: XVII via Tumblrhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1111-1.jpgThe Elgin Marbles (Detail)Detail from the Elgin Marbles. Source: GreekReporter.comhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alcibades_being_taught_by_socrates_franc3a7ois-andrc3a9_vincent.jpgAlcibades being taught by Socrates, François-André Vincent, 1776Alcibades being taught by Socrates, François-André Vincent, 1776. Source: CC0 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/regnault_socrates_tears_alcibiades_from_the_embrace_of_sensual_pleasure.jpgJean-Baptiste Regnault -Socrates Dragging Alcibiades from the Embrace of AspasiaSocrates Dragging Alcibiades from the Embrace of Aspasia, 1785,by Jean-Baptiste Regnault. Source: CC0 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/jean-baptiste_regnault_-_socrates_dragging_alcibiades_from_the_embrace_of_aspasia_-_wga19035.jpgJean-Baptiste Regnault -Socrates Dragging Alcibiades from the Embrace of AspasiaSocrates Dragging Alcibiades from the Embrace of Aspasia, 1785,by Jean-Baptiste Regnault. Source: CC0 via Wikimedia Commons2020-05-20T22:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/03/29/guest-post-achilles-shield-portrays-an-ancient-greek-view-of-reality-by-james-r-harrington/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/democritus_and_heraclitus_by_hendrick_terbrugghen.jpgDemocritus_and_Heraclitus_by_Hendrick_TerbrugghenPre-Socratic philosophers Democritus and Heraclitus depicted by Hendrick Terbrugghen (1588-1629) Source: CC0 via Wikimedia Commons2019-04-01T17:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/03/21/hercules-a-forefather-of-hydraulic-engineering-in-mycenaean-greece-guest-post-by-novo-scriptorium/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/louvre-apotheose-d-hercule_0.jpglouvre-apotheose-d-hercule_0The apotheosis of Hercules, study by Charles Le Brun, ca. 1650-58. Source:https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hercules-diverting-water-1.jpghercules diverting waterHercules diverting water. Artist unknown. Source:https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hercules-diverting-water.jpghercules diverting waterHercules diverting water. Artist unknown. Source: https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hercules-5th-labor-cleaning-the-stables-of-augeas.jpegHercules 5th labor cleaning the stables of Augeashttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hercules-5th-labor-the-stables-of-augeas-from-a-liebig-extract-trading-card.jpgHercules 5th labor - the stables of Augeas from a Liebig extract trading cardHercules' 5th Labor - Cleaning the stables of Augeas. Credit: Liebic Extract Co, via maicar.com2019-04-03T18:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/01/29/book-review-gods-and-the-dust-greek-mythology-as-a-high-fantasy-epic-by-joshua-rivoli/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/orion-constellation.jpgorion constellationhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gods-and-the-dust-greek-mythology-as-a-high-fantasy-epic-by-joshua-rivoli.jpggods and the dust - greek mythology as a high fantasy epic by joshua rivolihttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/orion-constellation-aa35d29da6eb0c8e1148937795e6d3f088b88f9b_hq.jpgOrion Constellationhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gods-and-the-dust-greek-mythology-as-a-high-fantasy-epic-by-joshua-rivoli-9781720688242_p0_v1_s600x595.jpgGods and the Dust - Greek Mythology as a High Fantasy Epic by Joshua Rivoli2020-05-08T15:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2019/01/20/book-review-the-falcon-of-sparta-by-conn-iggulden/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the-falcon-of-sparta-1.jpgthe-falcon-of-sparta-1https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the-falcon-of-sparta-cover-feature-img.jpgthe falcon of sparta cover - feature imghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/five-gold-stars.jpgfive-gold-starshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/five-stars-copy.jpgfive-stars-copyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the-falcon-of-sparta-by-conn-iggulden-cover-image-via-netgalley-150140-medium.pngThe Falcon of Sparta by Conn Iggulden2019-01-29T05:45:07+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/shield-characters-references/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/detail-from-sophilos-dinos-zeus-hera-poseidon.jpgDetail View of the Sophilos Dinos Depicting Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, etc.Detail from the ancient Greek Black-Figure "Sophilos Dinos" (wine-bowl), ca. 580-570 BCE depicting the arrival of guests to the wedding of Thetis and Peleus, the future parents of Achilles. The first chariot in the procession is carrying Zeus and Hera, and the second is carrying Poseidon and Amphitrite.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sophilos-dinos-detail-okeanos-great-grandfather-of-achilles200dpi.jpgDetail View of Sophilos Dinos Depicting Okeanos, Athena, Artemis, etc.Detail of the ancient Greek Black-Figure "Sophilos Dinos" (wine-bowl), ca. 580-570 BCE depicting guests attending the wedding of Thetis and Peleus, future parents of Achilles. Athena and Artemis are seen riding in the chariot, followed by Thetis' grandfather, the fish-tailed sea-god Okeanos, his wife Tethys, and Eileithyia, goddess of childbirth. Hephaistos brings up the rear, seated side-saddle on a mule.2018-10-08T07:31:16+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/prologue/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/corinthian-aryballos-depicting-the-trojan-war-from-1887-jahrbuchdeskaiserich-1200x500.jpgEarly Corinthian Black-Figure Depiction of the Trojan WarVail's digitally edited version of an 1887 B&W drawing of an early black-figure painting of the Trojan War on a small Corinthian black-figure Aryballos. From <em>Jahrbuchdeskaiserlich</em>, page 431. 2018-10-08T06:57:13+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/significance/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/detail-from-mask-of-agamemnon1200x500.jpgDetail from Mask of Agamemnon 1200x500Known as the “Mask of Agamemnon,” this exquisite funerary mask is made of gold, c. 16th century BCE. It was found in 1876 by Heinrich Schliemann in Tomb V at Mycenae, Greece. Currently on display in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mask-of-agamemnon4800w-x-200dpi.jpgSchliemann's "Mask of Agamemnon"Known as the "Mask of Agamemnon," this exquisite funerary mask is made of gold, ca 16th century BCE. It was found in 1876 by Heinrich Schliemann in Tomb V at Mycenae, Greece. Currently on display in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.2018-10-08T06:48:58+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/significance/appreciating-the-spiritual-allegories-on-achilles-shield/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/prothesis-scene-1200x500-from-hirschfeld-workshop-terracotta-krater-ca-750-735-bce-by-alkalisoaps-on-flickr.pngprothesis-scene-1200x500-from-hirschfeld-workshop-terracotta-krater-ca-750-735-bce-by-alkalisoaps-on-flickrhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hirschfeld-workshop-terracotta-krater-ca-750-735-bce-by-alkalisoaps-on-flickr.pngAn Ancient Greek Funeral and Funeral GamesGeometric Terracotta “Hirschfeld” Krater, ca. 750-735 BCE, Depicting a Funeral and Funeral Games. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sophilos-dinos-6th-century-bce-black-figure-dinos-fragment-depicting-funeral-games.pngThe Funeral Games of PatroklosAncient Greek Black-Figure Dinos signed by Sophilos, ca. 6th century BCE, depicting viewers in platform-style seating watching horse races during the funeral games of Patrokloshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mourning_of_akhilleus_louvre_e643-detail-1200x500.pngmourning_of_akhilleus_louvre_e643-detail-1200x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mourning_of_akhilleus_louvre_e643.pngThetis and Her Sister Nereids Mourning AchillesCorinthian black-figure hydria, 560–550 BCE, depicting Thetis and her Nereid sisters mourning the death of Achilles.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/corinthian-black-figure-hydria-depicting-thetis-and-nereids-mourning-achilles-death-ca-575-540bce-now-in-the-louvre.pngcorinthian-black-figure-hydria-depicting-thetis-and-nereids-mourning-achilles-death-ca-575-540bce-now-in-the-louvreCorinthian Black-Figure Hydria depicting Thetis and the Nereids Mourning Achilles' Death. (c) RMN. Now in <a href="http://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/corinthian-black-figure-hydria" target="_blank">The Louvre</a>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/the-fight-over-patroclus-body-on-attic-black-figure-kylix-eye-cup-by-exekias-530-bc-antikensammlungen-munich-germany.pngthe-fight-over-patroclus-body-on-attic-black-figure-kylix-eye-cup-by-exekias-530-bc-antikensammlungen-munich-germanyThe Fight over Patroklos' body, depicted on an Attic Black-figure kylix known as the "Eye Cup" by Exekias, ca. 530 BCE. Now in the Antikensammlungen in Munich, Germany2018-10-05T22:34:04+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/significance/regarding-the-metaphorical-motifs-on-achilles-shield/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-battle-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles' Shield: BATTLE!<em>Middle Ring: BATTLE! From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mpsc_lecce_inv_571_front_avl_glare-reduced_white-bg1.pngAchilles and BriseisApulian Red-Figure Amphora by the Painter of the Berlin Dancing Girl ca. 430-410 BCE depicting Achilles and Briseis.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/briseis-and-phoenix-1200px.jpgBriseis and PhoenixAttic red-figure cup by the Brygos Potter and the Brygos Painter, ca. 490 BCE, depicting Briseis, Achilles' beloved war captive, serving Phoenix, Achilles' lifelong mentor.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/briseis-and-phoenix-cropped-1200px.jpgBriseis and PhoenixBriseis, Achilles' beloved war captive, serving Phoenix, Achilles' lifelong mentor.2018-10-05T22:29:35+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/significance/finding-physical-significance-in-literal-shield/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/close-up-feature-image-dagger_inlaid_mycenaean_16_c_bc_nama_394_1080834_cropped_white-bg.pngclose-up-feature-image-dagger_inlaid_mycenaean_16_c_bc_nama_394_1080834_cropped_white-bghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dagger_inlaid_mycenaean_16_c_bc_nama_394_1080834_cropped_white-bg.pngBronze Dagger from MycenaeLate Bronze Age Mycenaean dagger, bronze with inlaid silver and gold depicting warriors hunting lions, ca. 16th century BCE.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/titled-mask-of-agamemnon32x32in.jpgSchliemann's "Mask of Agamemnon"Known as the "Mask of Agamemnon," this exquisite funerary mask is made of gold, ca. 16th century BCE. It was found in 1876 by Heinrich Schliemann in Tomb V at Mycenae, Greece. Currently on display in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lion_gate_in_mycenae-ccasa-3_0-img-by-rokaszil-edited-by-k-vail-w-title-and-border-24x21inch.jpgThe Lion Gate, Ancient Portal to MycenaeThe Lion Gate at Mycenae, Greece - portal to the Ancient Greek royal seat of Agamemnon, leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War made famous in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bust-of-homer-2nd-1st-c-bce-roman-copy-of-lost-greek-original-1200px.jpgBust of Homer -- Roman Copy of Lost Greek Original, ca. 2nd - 1st Century BCEMarble bust of Homer, ca. 2nd - 1st century BCE Roman copy from a now-lost Greek original.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/civilife.jpgCivil life in Ancient Greece<em><strong>"Two cities he pictured, of eloquent men, each in well-rendered scenes; with weddings in one, and feasts awaiting as torchmen led brides from their homes. In front and behind the procession was growing, with townsmen singing in choir, and others played lyres or piped on their flutes, and dancing 'round to the tune. Women stood still as the brides passed by and gazed in awe at the sight." </em></strong> https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lion_gate_in_mycenae-ccasa-3_0-img-by-rokaszil-edited-by-k-vail-1200px.jpgThe Lion Gate, Ancient Portal to MycenaeThe Lion Gate at Mycenae, Greece - portal to the Ancient Greek royal seat of Agamemnon, leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War made famous in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bust-of-homer-2nd-1st-c-bce-roman-copy-of-lost-greek-original-1000px.jpgBust of Homer -- Roman Copy of Lost Greek Original, ca. 2nd - 1st Century BCEMarble bust of Homer, ca. 2nd - 1st century BCE Roman copy from a now-lost Greek original.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/closeup-dagger-from-mycenae1200.jpgcloseup dagger from mycenae1200https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dagger-from-mycenae1200.jpgBronze Dagger from MycenaeLate Bronze Age Mycenaean Bronze dagger, bronze with inlaid silver and gold depicting warriors hunting lions, ca. 16th century BCE.2018-10-05T22:25:36+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/disappearance/beyond-homer-other-legends-of-achilles-shield/2018-10-05T20:57:48+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/disappearance/the-divine-shield-of-achilles-disappears/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/odysseus_and_athena_at_the_meeting_with_nausicaa_attic_red-figured_amphora_from_vulci_440_bc_staatliche_antikensammlungen_munich_8957437815_cropped_glare-reduced_white-bg.pngOdysseus Washes Up Naked on Skheria Island (Detail View)Detail view of an Attic Red-Figure Amphora ca. 440 BCE depicting Athena facilitating the meeting between Odysseus and King Alkinoos' daughter Nausicaa after Odysseus washes up naked onto the island of Skheria. Receiving aid from Athena, Odysseus has gathered a few branches in a pitiful attempt to hide his nakedness from the women. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/odysseus_tiresias_cdm_paris_422_cropped_glare-reduced.pngOdysseus Consulting Tiresias in Hades Lucanian Red-Figure Calyx-Krater, ca. 380 BCE by the Dolon Painter depicting Odysseus consulting Tiresias in Hades.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nama_circc3a9__ulysse_white-bg.pngCirce Turns Odysseus' Men into PigsWhite-Ground Lekythos ca. 490-480 BCE by the Athena Painter depicting Odysseus' men turned into pigs by Circe.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/getty-open-image-attic-black-figure-column-krater-second-half-of-6th-century-b-c-terracotta-11062401_white-bg1.pngOdysseus Escapes the Cyclops Underneath a RamAttic Black-Figure Column Krater, ca. second half of 6th century BCE depicting Odysseus escaping Polyphemos the Cyclops by tying himself to the belly of a ram.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/funerary_proto-attic_amphora_by_polyphemos_painter_depicting_odysseus_and_his_men_blinding_the_cyclops_polyphemus_from_sarah-murray_flickr_8706777442_b4db371a26_o_cropped_white-bg.pngOdysseus and his Men Blinding the CyclopsNeck of a Proto-Attic Funerary Amphora ca. 650 BCE by the Polyphemus Painter depicting Odysseus and his men blinding Polyphemos the Cyclops. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/krater_warrior_bm_f158-glare-reduced-white-bg.pngThe Arrival of a Handsome Young WarriorApulian Red-Figured Volute-Krater ca. 410–400 BCE by the Sisyphus Painter depicting the arrival of a young warrior or hero. Alternatively, it could be a departure. It is considered to be possibly Theseus arriving at Athens and being recognized because of his sword by Aegeus. I would also submit its likelihood as either the arrival of Telemachus or Paris to the home of Menelaus and Helen. If you enlarge the image and note the eye contact between the beautiful woman and the handsome young man, you'll likely agree that it's Paris before he kidnaps Helen to Troy!https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/navegreca_black-figure-greek-ship-cropped-and-color-enhanced.pngNestor and Odysseus Leave Troy, Setting Sail for HomeBlack-Figure terracotta vessel (date and artist unknown) depicting an ancient greek ship similar to the type described by Homer in the Iliad and the Odyssey. At the bow of the ship, note the prominently displayed 'apotropaic ophthalmos' or eye, and the 'long-beaked' ramming nose painted as a wild boar.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mykonos-vase-7th-cent-bce-early-depiction-of-trojan-horse-photographed-by-travellingrunes-flickr-2949254926_4c9dc0882d_o.pngEarliest Ancient Greek Depiction of the Trojan HorseDetail of the Mykonos Pith Amphora, ca. mid 7th century BCE, showing what is thought to be the earliest depiction of the Trojan Horse. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/exekias_suicide_d_ajax_01_glare-reduced_white-bg.pngAias Commits Suicide After Odysseus Wins Achilles' ArmorAttic Black-Figure Amphora ca. 530 BCE attributed to the painter Exekias, depicting the suicide of Telamonian Aias (Ajax) after Odysseus wins Achilles' glorious armor in a competition with Aias.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aias_body_akhilleus_staatliche_antikensammlungen_1712_glare-reduced_white-bg1.pngAias (Ajax) Carries the Slain Achilles Away From BattleAttic Black-Figure Hydria ca. 500 BCE attributed to the Leagros Group depicting Aias (Ajax) carrying the body of Achilles out of battle.2018-10-05T20:52:50+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/disappearance/the-epic-death-of-achilles/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/deathofachilles_rumpf_chalkidischevasen_colorized-in-the-manner-of-the-inscriptions-painter.pngThe Epic Death of AchillesVail's colorized rendition of a B&W drawing of a lost Chalcidian Black-Figure Amphora from 540-530 BCE by the Inscriptions Painter depicting the epic death of Achilles. Note the arrow in Achilles’ ankle. Above Achilles stands Aias fighting off Paris with his bow still drawn. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mourning_of_akhilleus_louvre_e6431.pngThetis, Nereids, and the Muses Mourning Achilles' DeathCorinthian Black-Figure Hydria ca. 560–550 BCE by the Damon Painter depicting Thetis and her Nereid sisters, as well as the Muses mourning Achilles' death.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hektor_ransom_bm_e75_glare-reduced_black-bg.pngKing Priam Entreating Achilles to Give Him Hektor's BodyAttic Red-Figure Kylix (interior) ca. 480 BCE by the Briseis Painter depicting King Priam entering Achilles' hut to ransom his dead son Hektor's body.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/getty-open-image-kleophrades-painter-attic-panathenaic-amphora-greek-attic-490-480-bc-depicting-four-horse-chariot-race-00871101_white-bg.pngTrophy Amphora Depicting Chariot Racing CompetitionAttic Black-figure Amphora ca. 490-480 BCE by the Kleophrades Painter depicting the 4-horse chariot racing competition. Typically filled with olive oil, this type of trophy was awarded to chariot race winners at the Panathenaic Games in Athens.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/akhilleus_hektor_louvre_ca601-glare-reduced_white-bg.pngAchilles Dragging Hektor's Body Behind His ChariotAttic White-ground Lekythos ca. 490 BCE by the Diosphos Painter depicting Achilles dragging Hektor's body behind his chariot. Notice also the winged 'spirit' of Patroklos flying alongside Achilles.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/black-figure_amphora_dma_1965-29m_img01-glare-reduced_white-bg.pngAttic Black-Figure Amphora Depicting Battling WarriorsAttic Black-figure Amphora ca. 585 BCE by unidentified painter depicting two warriors in battle, possibly Achilles and Hektor, with the mother of each, Thetis and Hecuba in this case, to left and right of the warriors.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/neoptolemos_eurypylos_martin-von-wagner-museum_l309-glare-reduced1.pngneoptolemos_eurypylos_martin-von-wagner-museum_l309-glare-reducedAttic Black-figure Amphora by the Antimenes Painter, ca. 510 BCE. Source: Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/colmar_painter_-_running_warrior_-_walters_481920_-_detail_white-bg.pngcolmar_painter_-_running_warrior_-_walters_481920_-_detail_white-bgAttic Red-figure Kylix by the Colmar Painter, ca. 510 BCE. Source: Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/amphora_with_lid_attributed_to_the_acheloos_painter_haa-glare-reduced-and-cropped.pngamphora_with_lid_attributed_to_the_acheloos_painter_haa-glare-reduced-and-croppedAttic Black-figure Amphora ca. 530 BCE, Depicting horses trampling a warrior in battle. Source: Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/neoptolemos_eurypylos_martin-von-wagner-museum_l309-glare-reduced.pngneoptolemos_eurypylos_martin-von-wagner-museum_l309-glare-reducedAttic Black-figure Amphora by the Antimenes Painter, ca. 510 BCE. 2018-10-05T20:37:58+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/disappearance/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aias_body_akhilleus_staatliche_antikensammlungen_1415_glare_reduced-1200x882x200.pngAias Carries the Slain Achilles Out of BattleAttic Black-Figure Amphora ca. 510 BCE, depicting Aias carrying the mortally wounded Achilles out of the battlefield. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aias_body_akhilleus_staatliche_antikensammlungen_1415_glare_reduced-1200x500.pngaias_body_akhilleus_staatliche_antikensammlungen_1415_glare_reduced-1200x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mourning_of_akhilleus_louvre_e643-detail-1200x500.pngmourning_of_akhilleus_louvre_e643-detail-1200x5002018-10-05T20:16:18+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/appearance/outer-rim-mighty-ocean-current/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-rim-ocean-cycle-1200x500-feature-image.pngKathleen Vail copyright Achilles Shield outer rim ocean cycle 1200x500 feature imagehttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-rim-mighty-ocean-current-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Rim of Achilles’ Shield: MIGHTY OCEAN CURRENT<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Rim: MIGHTY OCEAN CURRENT. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>2018-10-05T19:04:20+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/appearance/outer-ring-peacetime/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-acrobats-join-the-action-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: ACROBATS JOIN THE ACTION<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: ACROBATS JOIN THE ACTION. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-line-dancing-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: LINE-DANCING<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: LINE-DANCING. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-circle-dancing-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: CIRCLE-DANCING<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: CIRCLE-DANCING. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-valley-of-sheep-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: VALLEY OF SHEEP<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: VALLEY OF SHEEP. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-lion-attack-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: LION ATTACK<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: LION ATTACK. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-herding-the-cattle-to-pasture-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: HERDING THE CATTLE TO PASTURE<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: HERDING THE CATTLE TO PASTURE. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-gathering-the-grapes-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: GATHERING THE GRAPES<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: GATHERING THE GRAPES. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-harvesting-the-grain-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: HARVESTING THE GRAIN<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: HARVESTING THE GRAIN. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-plowing-the-field-1451x726-200dpi.pngOuter Ring of Achilles’ Shield: PLOWING THE FIELD<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Outer Ring: PLOWING THE FIELD. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-outer-ring-peacetime-1200x500-feature-image.pngThe Shield of Achilles - Outer Ring Page Feature Image2018-10-05T18:59:15+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/appearance/middle-ring-wartime/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-battle-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: BATTLE!<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: BATTLE! From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-the-troops-are-alerted-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: THE TROOPS ARE ALERTED<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: THE TROOPS ARE ALERTED. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-the-raiding-party-attacks-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: THE RAIDING PARTY ATTACKS<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: THE RAIDING PARTY ATTACKS. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-peaceful-herdsmen-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: PEACEFUL HERDSMEN<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: PEACEFUL HERDSMEN. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-warriors-hiding-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: WARRIORS HIDING<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: WARRIORS HIDING. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-ares-and-athena-lead-the-raid-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: ARES AND ATHENA LEAD THE RAID<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: ARES AND ATHENA LEAD THE RAID. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-sieging-the-city-1451x726-200dpi.pngMiddle Ring of Achilles’ Shield: CITY UNDER SIEGE<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Middle Ring: CITY UNDER SIEGE. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-middle-ring-wartime-1200x500-feature-image.pngKathleen Vail copyright Achilles Shield middle ring wartime 1200x500 feature image2018-10-05T18:56:35+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/appearance/inner-ring-civil-life/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-inner-ring-weddings-1451x726-200dpi.pngInner Ring of Achilles' Shield: WEDDING PROCESSION<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Inner Ring: WEDDING PROCESSION. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-inner-ring-civil-life-1200x500-feature-image.pngThe Shield of Achilles - Inner Ring Page Feature ImageDetail of Inner Ring from Reconstruction of the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail (copyright--all rights reserved)2018-10-05T18:51:03+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/appearance/creation/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-epicenter-creation-1200x500-feature-image.pngThe Shield of Achilles - Epicenter Page Feature ImageDetail of Epicenter from Reconstruction of the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail (copyright--all rights reserved)https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-center-boss-creation-1451x726-200dpi.pngEpicenter of Achilles' Shield: CREATION<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Epicenter: CREATION. From the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reserved</em></p>2018-10-05T18:46:13+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/shield-characters-references/bibliography/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/closeup-of-ancient-library-of-alexandria-1200w-x-200dpi.jpgcloseup of Ancient Library of Alexandria 1200w x 200dpihttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ancient-library-of-alexandria-1300w-x-200dpi.jpgAncient Library of AlexandriaDigitally enhanced and colorized renovation by K. Vail of a 19th-century b&w engraving by O. Von Corven entitled, "The Great Library of Alexandria."2018-10-05T18:25:41+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/shield-characters-references/scene-references/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kleitias_decorazione_del_vaso_franc3a7ois_570_ac_ca-_ateniesi_inviati_a_creta_come_sacrificio_per_il_minotauro_05_resized_cropped_white-balanced.pngYoung Men and Women DancingDetail view, Attic Black-Figure Volute-Krater, known as the François vase, ca. 570-565 BCE signed by the potter Ergotimos and the painter Kleitias depicting young men and women holding hands and dancing in a line.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/frying_pan_080733_cropped_white-balanced_white-bg.pngEarly Cycladic Clay "Frying Pan" Early Cycladic II era clay "frying-pan" ca. 2700-2500 BCE depicting the sun surrounded by ocean waves and fish.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/small_pithos_fish_in_a_net_phaistos_1800-1700_bc_amh_144972_cropped_white-bg.pngOcean Waves and Fish in a NetMinoan-era Terracotta Pithos, ca. 1800-1700 BCE depicting ocean wave patterns and fish caught in a net.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1010596_crop_white-bg.pngThe Harvester VaseMinoan-era Carved Stone Rhyton, ca. 1500-1450 BCE depicting a grain harvest festival.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tanzende_zecher_auf_rotfigurigem_skyphos_cropped_sharpened_white-bg.pngTwo Youths Performing AcrobaticsAttic Red-Figure Skyphos, ca. 470 - 460 BCE depicting two young men performing acrobatic stunts at a symposium.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/peleus_nereides_staatliche_antikensammlungen_8966_n1_resized_glare-reduced_white-bg.pngLine-Dancing WomenAttic Black-Figure Kylix, ca. 560 BCE by the C Painter depicting nereids dancing in a line.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/herakles_wrestling_with_triton_after_tondo_from_an_attic_black-figure_kylix_8270481384.jpgCircle-Dancing MaidensIllustration by Dugald Sutherland MacColl (British draftsman, 1859-1948) of a tondo from an Attic Black-Figure Kylix (ca. 550 BCE) discovered at Corneto. Published in Harrison, Jane Ellen and D.S. MacColl's "Greek vase paintings; a selection of examples, with preface, introduction and descriptions." London: T.F. Unwin, 1894. The image depicts maidens holding hands and dancing in a circle. In the center is depicted Herakles wrestling with Nereus, the Old Man of the Sea.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bookofstarsbeing00coll_0047_cropped_white_balanced.pngConstellations Map by A. F. CollinsFig 27., "Star Map Showing Six Chief Constellations" from A. Frederick Collins' The Book of Stars; Being a simple explanation of the stars and their uses to boy life, written to conform to the tests of the Boy scouts" (1920, New York, D. Appleton and Co.) The 6 chief constellations indicated on the map are in relation to Polaris, or the North Star, including Ursa Major, or the Big Dipper, Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, Cassiopeia, Auriga the Charioteer, Taurus the Bull (which includes the Hyades and Pleiades), and Orion the Hunter.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/evans_fresco_drawing_e4_watercolour_resized_white-balanced.pngWatercolor Rendering of Knossos PalaceA watercolor rendering of drawing of the "Queen's Megaron" by Emile Gilliéron the younger, ca. 1922-1926, based on Sir Arthur Evans papers relating to his excavations at Knossos in Crete.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/getty-open-image-unknown-maker-attic-black-figure-column-krater-greek-attic-second-half-of-6th-century-bc-side-ba-110624f3v1_cropped_white-bg.pngLion Attacking a BullDetail of Attic Black-Figure Column Krater, ca. 525 BCE depicting a lion attacking a bull.2018-10-05T18:19:59+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/shield-characters-references/a-glossary-of-ancient-greek-characters/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/apulian_red-figure_volute_krater_by_the_white_sakkos_painter_antikensammlung_kiel_b_585_cropped_glare-reduced_white-bg.pngHades and Persephone in the UnderworldDetail View of an Apulian red-figure Volute Krater, ca. 320 BCE, attributed to the White Saccos Painter, depicting Hades and Persephone enthroned in the palace of the Underworldhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/exaleiptron_birth_athena_louvre_ca616_resized_glare-reduced_black-bg.pngZeus Gives Birth to Athena Attic Black-Figure Exaleiptron (tripod), ca. 570–560 BCE by the C Painter depicting the moment when Athena springs fully grown from the head of Zeus. Hephaistos, on the left, is identifiable by his double-edged axe. On the right, Poseidon is identifiable by his trident.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/odysseus_sirens_bm_cropped_glare-reduced.pngOdysseus and the SirensDetail from an Attic Red-Figure Stamnos, ca. 480-470 BCE depicting Odysseus and the Sirenshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/herakles_olympos_louvre_f30_glare-reduced_white-bg.pngPoseidon, Hermes, Athena, & HeraklesAttic Black-Figure Olpe, ca. 540 BCE signed by the Amasis potter and attributed to the Amasis painter. Depicting the entry of Herakles to Olympos, this view shows (from left to right) Poseidon, Hermes, Athena, and Herakles. The inscription reads (translated) "Amasis made me."https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/akhilleus_patroklos_antikensammlung_berlin_f2278_resized_solid-black-bg.pngAchilles Tending Patroklos' WoundTondo of an Attic Red-Figure Kylix, ca. 500 BCE, depicting Achilles tending Patroklos' arm, wounded by an arrow.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bell-krater_akhilleus_penthesileia_man_cropped_glare-reduced.pngShining Prince AchillesDetail View of Achilles on a Lucanian Red-Figure Bell-Krater, ca. 5th century BCE depicting the battle of Achilles and Penthesileia.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/odysseus_and_athena_at_the_meeting_with_nausicaa_attic_red-figured_amphora_from_vulci_440_bc_staatliche_antikensammlungen_munich_8957437815_glare-reduced_white-bg.pngOdysseus Washes Up Naked on Skheria IslandAttic Red-Figure Amphora ca. 440 BCE depicting Athena facilitating the meeting between Odysseus and King Alkinoos' daughter Nausicaa after Odysseus washes up naked onto the island of Skheria. Receiving aid from Athena, Odysseus has gathered a few branches in a pitiful attempt to hide his nakedness from the women.2018-10-05T17:52:28+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/about/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w2cu300x305.jpgMy Best Friend, Husband, and Love of my LifeMy Egyptian Odysseus... nevermind, it's a <a href="https://aishasoasis.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/my-first-cup-of-tea-in-the-oasis/" target="_blank">long story</a>!https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ndp372x572.jpgUS Naval Doctrine Publications Promo Poster, by Kathleen VailAn interactive New Media six-title set of the US Navy’s capstone Doctrine Publications. Hosted by Hollywood movie and TV star, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Devane" target="_blank">William Devane</a>, these documentary style titles contain a treasury of archival war footage and are now under the jurisdiction of the US Naval War College.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pfm372x500.jpgDOD Personal Financial Management Courseware Promo Poster, by Kathleen VailAuthorized by Congress, and commissioned by the US Department of Defense, this award-winning ten-course training set is hosted by NFL Hall of Famer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Lott" target="_blank">Ronnie Lott</a>, and is mandatory training for all newly enlisted personnel of every branch of the military. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kv-at-us-supreme-court-door-washingtondc.jpgKathleen Vail at the Door of the US Supreme Court, Washington, DCThe US Supreme Court in Washington, DC features a scene from the shield of Achilles on its massive front door. © Kathleen Vail, all rights reserved.2018-10-08T07:42:40+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/foreword/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/closeup-of-black-figure-attic-calyx-krater-c-530bc-with-fighting-greek-warriors-over-dead-body-of-patroklos.jpgDetail View of Warriors Battling Over the Slain PatroklosDetail of Attic Black-Figure Calyx Krater ca. 530 BCE depicting a battle over a corpse, probably that of Patroklos. Painted in the manner of Exekias. Found at Pharsalus, Phthia, Thessaly (ancestral homeland of Achilles).https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/philosophy-in-the-ancient-world-by-james-a-arieti1.jpgphilosophy in the ancient world by james a arietihttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/backing-into-the-future-by-bernard-knox.jpgbacking into the future by bernard knoxhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ring3-ambush1500.jpgring3 ambush1500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/black-figure-attic-calyx-krater-c-530bc-with-fighting-greek-warriors-over-dead-body-of-patroklos-copy.jpgGreek Warriors Fighting Over Slain PatroklosAttic Black-Figure calyx krater depicting Greek warriors battling over a corpse, probably that of Patroklos. Painted in the manner of Exekias, ca. 530 BCE.2018-10-05T17:10:54+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/prologue/a-mothers-sad-request-for-her-son/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thetis-consoles-achilles-red-figure-pelike-470-bce-from-kamiros-rhodes-bm-e363-1200px.jpgThetis Consoling Achilles Over the Death of PatroklosAncient Greek Red-Figure Pelike ca. 470 BCE depicting Thetis consoling Achilles over the death of Patroklos. To the side can be seen Thetis’ sister Nereids waiting to present Achilles with his new armor.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thetis-and-hephaistos-1200.jpgHephaistos Presents Achilles' New Armor to ThetisAttic red-figure Kylix ca. 490-480 BCE by the Foundry Painter depicting Hephaistos giving Achilles' new armor to Thetis.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thetis-and-hephaistos-1200-cropped.jpgThetis and HephaistosHephaistos presents Achilles' new armor to Thetis. Attic Red-figure Kylix, ca. 490-480 BCE.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/peleus-and-thetis-attic-red-figure-kylix-by-douris-painter-ca-490bce-1200px.jpgPeleus Struggling to Capture the Sea Nymph ThetisAttic red-figured kylix ca. 490 BCE by the Douris Painter, depicting the struggle of Peleus to subjugate the sea nymph Thetis prior to their marriage.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/peleus-and-thetis-attic-red-figure-kylix-by-douris-painter-ca-490bce-1200-cropped.jpgPeleus Struggles to Subjugate ThetisAttic red-figured kylix, painted by the Douris Painter, ca. 490 BCE depicting Peleus struggling to subjugate the sea nymph Thetis prior to their marriage. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thetis-consoles-achilles-red-figure-pelike-470-bce-from-kamiros-rhodes-bm-e363-1200x500.jpgThetis consoles Achilles red figure pelike 470 BCE from Kamiros Rhodes BM E363 1200x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thetis-consoles-achilles-red-figure-pelike-470-bce-from-kamiros-rhodes-bm-e363.jpgThetis Consoles Achilles Over Patroklos' DeathAncient Greek Red-Figure Pelike ca. 470 BCE depicting Thetis consoling Achilles over the death of Patroklos. To the side can be seen Thetis' sister Nereids waiting to present Achilles with his new armor.2018-10-05T16:59:30+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/prologue/timeless-roots-of-trojan-war/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/achilles-and-the-nereid-kymothea-depicted-on-an-attic-red-figure-kantharos-c-450-400-bce-by-the-eretria-painter-currently-at-the-cabinet-des-mc3a9dailles3682-5528px.jpgAchilles and the Nereid KymotheaAttic Red-Figure Kantharos, c 450-400 BCE by the Eretria Painter depicting Achilles and the Nereid Kymothea.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/helen-and-menelaos_staatliche_antikensammlungen_1383-copyright-k-vail.jpgMenelaus Recovers HelenAttic Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 550 BC. by the Amasis Painter depicting the Recovery of Helen by Menelaus.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/titled-judgement-of-paris-14x12in.jpgThe Judgement of ParisAttic Black-Figure Neck Amphora by Swing Painter c. 540-530 BCE depicting the legendary "Judgement of Paris."https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-old-man-of-the-sea-14x12in.jpgThe Old Man of The Sea (Nereus)Nereus (The Old Man of the Sea), and Heracles depicted at the top of a black-figured lekythos, ca. 590-580 BCE by Istanbul Painter, now in the Louvre.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chryseis-and-agamemnon-1200px.jpgChryses Entreats Agamemnon for His DaughterApulian Red-Figure Volute-Crater, ca. 360-350 BCE by the Painter of Athens depicting Chryses attempting to ransom his daughter Chryseis from Agamemnon.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thetis-consoles-achilles-red-figure-pelike-470-bce-from-kamiros-rhodes-bm-e363-500x500.jpgThetis consoles Achilles red figure pelike 470 BCE from Kamiros Rhodes BM E363 500x500Thetis consoles Achilles red figure pelike 470 BCE from Kamiros Rhodes BM E363 500x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/achilles-and-the-nereid-kymothea-depicted-on-an-attic-red-figure-kantharos-c-450-400-bce-by-the-eretria-painter-currently-at-the-cabinet-des-mc3a9dailles-500x500.jpgAchilles and the Nereid Kymothea depicted on an Attic red-figure kantharos c 450-400 bce by the Eretria Painter Currently at the Cabinet des Médailles 500x500Achilles and the Nereid Kymothea depicted on an Attic red-figure kantharos, c 450-400 bce by the Eretria Painter. Currently at the Cabinet des Médailleshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/achilles-and-the-nereid-kymothea-depicted-on-an-attic-red-figure-kantharos-c-450-400-bce-by-the-eretria-painter-currently-at-the-cabinet-des-mc3a9dailles-1200x500.jpgAchilles and the Nereid Kymothea depicted on an Attic red-figure kantharos c 450-400 bce by the Eretria Painter Currently at the Cabinet des Médailles 1200x500Achilles and the Nereid Kymothea depicted on an Attic red-figure kantharos, c 450-400 bce by the Eretria Painter. Currently at the Cabinet des Médailleshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/achilles-and-the-nereid-kymothea-depicted-on-an-attic-red-figure-kantharos-c-450-400-bce-by-the-eretria-painter-currently-at-the-cabinet-des-mc3a9dailles3682-1000px.jpgAchilles and the Nereid KymotheaAttic Red-Figure Kantharos, c 450-400 BCE by the Eretria Painter depicting Achilles and the Nereid Kymothea.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/helen-and-menelaos_staatliche_antikensammlungen_1383-copyright-k-vail-1200x500px.jpgHelen and Menelaos_Staatliche_Antikensammlungen_1383 copyright K Vail 1200x500pxAttic black-figure amphora, ca. 550 BC. by the Amasis Painter depicting the Recovery of Helen by Menelaus. Now in the Staatliche Antikensammlungen2018-10-05T16:56:09+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/appearance/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-quarter-view.pngThe Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail - Quarter Viewhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kathleen-vail-copyright-achilles-shield-4216x4166-200dpi-w-title.pngReconstruction of the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen VailReconstruction of the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail © All Rights Reservedhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1720-image-from-the_illiad_of_homer_translated_by_pope_pg-171-vol-5-the_shield_of_achilles.png1720 Illustration of Achilles' Shield Within Pope's IliadImage of Achilles' shield from <em>The Iliad</em> (translated by Pope), pg 171 of Vol. 5, published in 1720.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/flaxman-1821-shield-of-achilles-in-huntington-collection.pngFlaxman's 1821 Recreation of the Shield of Achilles1821-22 Interpretation of Achilles’ Shield by John Flaxmanhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/angelo_monticelli_shield-of-achilles.jpgAngelo Monticelli's 1820 Recreation of Achilles' ShieldAngelo Monticelli's interpretation of the Shield of Achilles, published in <em>"Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne"</em> ca. 1820. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hydria_achilles_weapons_louvre_e869_1200x500x2001.pnghydria_achilles_weapons_louvre_e869_1200x500x200https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hydria_achilles_weapons_louvre_e869_2216x1216x300-color-corrected.pngThetis Delivering Achilles' New ArmorDetail of an Attic Black-figure Hydria, ca. 575-550 BCE, depicting Thetis delivering the new armor to Achilles. 2018-10-05T13:32:19+00:00weekly0.6https://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/10/01/my-book-reconstructing-the-shield-of-achilles-is-now-published/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/picsart_09-29-01-44-21.jpgPicsArt_09-29-01.44.21https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smb-logo-no-box.pngSMB-logo-NO BOXhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amazon-full-cover.jpgAmazon full coverhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/picsart_09-29-11-40-28.jpgScreenshot of Kindle ebook versionScreenshot of Kindle ebook version of Reconstructing the Shield of Achilles https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amazon-front-cover.jpgAmazon front cover2018-11-17T18:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/09/14/guest-post-achilles-shield-and-schillers-philosophy-of-aesthetics-by-corry-shores/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/f4744-omirikoiheroes-blogspot-com2btmp610434316136087552255b3255d.pngf4744-omirikoiheroes-blogspot-com2btmp610434316136087552255b3255dhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/97462.jpg97462https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/friedrich_schiller1.jpgFriedrich Schiller - German Postage Stamphttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/friedrich_schiller.jpgFriedrich Schiller - German Postage Stamp2018-09-22T10:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/09/05/guest-poem-upon-trojan-field-at-dawn-by-ismail-butera/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/les_combats_de_diomc3a8de_drawing_by_jacques-louis_david_1776_cropped_white-balanced.jpgThe Combat of Diomedes by Jacques-Louis David, 1776The Combat of Diomedes by Jacques-Louis David, 1776.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/copyright-ismail-butera-and-natalie-perlaza-echoes-of-antiquity-net.jpgIsmail Butera and Natalie Perlaza of Echoes of Antiquity.net(Screenshot) Ismail Butera and Natalie Perlaza via EchoesofAntiquity.nethttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/attic-black-figure-amphora-attributed-to-the-tyrrhenian-group-ca-560-550-bce-source-copyright-yale-univerity-art-gallery-via-dartmouth-edu_1913-107-black-figure-hydria.jpgAttic Black-figure Amphora attributed to the Tyrrhenian GroupAttic Black-figure Amphora attributed to the Tyrrhenian Group, ca. 560-550 BCE.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/black-figure-warriors-feature-image.pngAttic Black-figure Amphora attributed to the Tyrrhenian Group, ca. 560-550 BCE.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ismail-butera-img-from-echoes-of-antiquity-copyright-ismail-butera_16142293_1672392879720165_7967986137669946965_n.jpgIsmail Butera - Echoes of AntiquityCopyright Ismail Butera, Echoes of Antiquity 2018-09-05T19:27:47+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/08/14/thetis-delivering-achilles-shield-in-art-through-the-ages/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/45-64.jpgThetis Bringing Armor to AchillesThetis Bringing Armor to Achilles. Attic Black-figure Amphora by the Amasis Painter, ca. 520-515 BCE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/featureimg2.pngfeatureimg2https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/featureimg.pngfeatureimghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/k2-4poseidon.jpgPoseidon Riding a HippocampusPoseidon Riding a Hippocampus, Athenian Black-figure cup attributed to Krokotos Group or Leagros Group, ca. 550-500 BCE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/feature-img-1200x500-side-a-of-greek-apulian-red-figure-pelike-in-the-style-of-the-gravina-painter-ca-425-400-bce-depicting-thetis-and-nereids-riding-sea-creatures-delivering-achilles-ne.jpgfeature img 1200x500 side-a-of-greek-apulian-red-figure-pelike-in-the-style-of-the-gravina-painter-ca-425-400-bce-depicting-thetis-and-nereids-riding-sea-creatures-delivering-achilles-nehttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/greek-arabesque-153981.pnggreek arabesque-153981https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eretria-house-of-mosaic-andron-4th_c_bce_white-balanced.jpgThetis Seated on Hippocampus, Delivering the spear and shield of Achilles.Thetis Seated on Hippocampus, Delivering the spear and shield of Achilles. Ancient Greek Mosaic from Eretria, ca. 400-350 BCE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/thetis-presenting-achilles-new-armorc2a0attic-black-figure-column-kraterc2a0attributed-to-the-painter-of-london-b76-ca-560-bce-copyright-egisto-sani-via-flickr_cropped_white-balanced.jpgThetis Presenting Achilles' New Armor Thetis Presenting Achilles' New Armor. Attic black-figure column krater, Attributed to the Painter of London B76, ca. 560 BCE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/27_flaxman_ilias_1795_zeichnung_1793_189_x_284_mm_white-balanced_sepia-toned.pngThetis Delivers New Armor to Grieving AchillesThetis Delivers New Armor to Grieving Achilles. Copper engraving (1795) by Tommaso Piroli (1752 - 1824) after a drawing (1793) by John Flaxman (1755 - 1826). https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/37806768454_4ac44ed7fa_b.jpgThetis Presenting Achilles' New ArmorThetis Presenting Achilles' New Armor. Attic black-figure column krater, Attributed to the Painter of London B76, ca. 560 BCE. 2019-10-25T01:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/07/12/c-p-cavafy-the-horses-of-achilles-a-new-translation-by-kathleen-vail/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/regnault_henri_-_automedon_with_the_horses_of_achilles_-_1868_1200x500.jpgAutomedon with the Horses of Achilles, Henri Regnault, 1868https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/classic-1920.jpgclassic-1920C. P. Cavafy https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/regnault_henri_-_automedon_with_the_horses_of_achilles_-_1868.jpgRegnault_Henri_-_Automedon_with_the_Horses_of_Achilles_-_1868Automedon with the horses of Achilles https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/vail-image_.pngVail.image_Battle for the body of Patroklos https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the_death_of_patroklos_from_pope_iliad_of_homer_book_16_white-balanced_colorized-1024x425.pngThe_Death_of_Patroklos_from_Pope_Iliad_of_Homer_Book_16_white-balanced_colorized-1024x425The Death of Patroklos2018-07-16T05:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/05/16/guest-post-learning-ancient-greek-medicine-from-homer-by-rachel-hajar-md/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tapestry-with-odysseus-on-a-hunt-by-brussels-workshop-17th-century-pd-art-old-olesko-castle-possibly-from-john-iii-sobieskis-collection-901a17e347c4eafd429ade59d747548e.jpgOdysseus Hunting a BoarModello for a Tapestry with Odysseus Hunting a Boar by a Brussels workshop, 17th century CE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/italia_meridionale_miscellanea_medica_1250_ca-_pluteo_73-16_02_chirone_cropped-tight_white-balanced.pngChiron Teaching Medicine to AsklepiosChiron Teaching Medicine to Asklepios, from an illustrated Byzantine manuscript of Plutarch 73 cod. 16, ca. 1250 CE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/relief_in_form_of_a_shrine_wellcome_l0007388eb_cropped_white-balanced.pngRelief in Form of a Shrine to AsklepiosRelief in Form of a Shrine to Asklepios, https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/terracotta_amphora_jar_met_gr199_white-balanced_white-bg_cropped.pngChariot Use in the Trojan WarAttic Black-figure Amphora, Type B; depicting a battle scene with quadriga (4-horse chariot) by the Princeton Painter, ca. 500-490 BCEhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/akhilleus_patroklos_antikensammlung_berlin_f2278_resized_solid-black-bg.pngAchilles Bandaging Patroklos' ArmTondo of an Attic Red-Figure Kylix, ca. 500 BCE, depicting Achilles tending Patroklos’ arm, wounded by an arrow.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cc0-image-by-hansenhimself-on-pixabay-qatar-2637297_1920.jpgCity Center, Doha, QatarCity Center Shops, Doha, Qatar. CC0 image by Hansen via Pixabayhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/feature-image-psykter_amphora_chalkidian_black-figure_ware_attributed_to_the_inscriptions_painter_ba000023_cropped_white-bg.pngFeature Image: Battle Scenes from the Trojan WarChalkidian Black-figure Lidded Belly Amphora, ca. 540 BCE by the Inscriptions Painter, depicting battle scenes from the Trojan War. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/psykter_amphora_chalkidian_black-figure_ware_attributed_to_the_inscriptions_painter_ba000023_cropped_white-bg.pngBattle Scenes from the Trojan WarChalkidian Black-figure Lidded Belly Amphora, ca. 540 BCE by the Inscriptions Painter, depicting battle scenes from the Trojan War. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/psykter_amphora_chalkidian_black-figure_ware_attributed_to_the_inscriptions_painter_ba000023.jpgBattle Scenes from the Trojan WarChalkidian Black-figure Lidded Belly Amphora, ca. 540 BCE by the Inscriptions Painter, depicting battle scenes from the Trojan War. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rachel-hajar-md-facc-image-via-amazon-41xusi7evtl-_ux250_.jpgRachel Hajar, MD, FACCRachel Hajar, MD, FACC2018-08-18T09:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/05/01/thetis-delivered-achilles-shield-to-lord-nelson-at-trafalgar/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dp324093.jpgThetis Transporting Arms for Achilles, ca. 1804–12Thetis Transporting Arms for Achilles, ca. 1804–12, by William Theed the Elder https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/flamme-olympique-allumage-2017.jpgOlympic Flame - PyeongChangPyeongChang 2018 Olympic Flame Lit. AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakishttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the_acropolis_of_athens_viewed_from_the_hill_of_the_muses_14220794964.jpgThe Acropolis of Athens viewed from the Hill of the MusesThe Acropolis of Athens viewed from the Hill of the Muses.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/800px-fall_of_nelson.jpgThe Fall of Lord Nelson by Denis Dighton, ca. 1825Painter Denis Dighton's 1825 depiction of Nelson being shot on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/800px-joseph_mallord_william_turner_027.jpgThe Battle of Trafalgar, by JMW Turner, ca. 1806-08The Battle of Trafalgar, as seen from the starboard mizzen shrouds of the Victory. J. M. W. Turner (oil on canvas, 1806–1808)https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/trafalgar1.jpgOverview of the Battle of TrafalgarPainter Nicholas Pocock's conception of the Battle at Trafalgar at 1:00 pm. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/hmsvictoryfromthefleetoffshore.jpgHMS Victory, ca. 1780-90HMS Victory, flying the Blue Ensign (with the pre-1801 Union Jack), from The Fleet Offshore, 1780–90, an anonymous piece of folk art now at Compton Verney Art Gallery. Source: [CCSA 3.0] Neddyseagoon via Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dp324085.jpgThetis Transporting Arms for Achilles, ca. 1804–12Thetis Transporting Arms for Achilles, ca. 1804–12, by William Theed the Elder https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/thetis-delivering-achilles-shield-by-william-theed_1200x500.jpgThetis Delivering Achilles' Shield by William Theed, the Elder2018-06-06T11:42:32+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/04/03/reviewing-homers-iliad-the-shield-of-memory-by-dr-ken-atchity/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/homer-among-the-greeks-gustav-jaeger-1808.jpgHomer Among the Greeks Gustav Jaeger 1808Painting of "Homer Among the Greeks" by Gustav Jäger. The following image is of a mural at the Weimar Castle in Germany, which was completed in 1808 by painter, Gustav Jäger entitled, "Homer Among the Greeks" Source: Hadrian6 via 300SpartanWarriorshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/620px-hector1-4225_white_balanced_200dpi.pngHektor Admonishes Paris Pierre Claude Francois DelormeHektor Admonishes Paris Pierre Claude Francois Delorme. Source: Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/620px-hector1-4225.jpgHektor Admonishes Paris Pierre Claude Francois DelormeHektor Admonishes Paris by Pierre Claude Francois Delorme. Source: Wikimedia Commonshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/priam-returning-to-his-family-with-the-dead-body-of-hector-by-john-trumbull-1756-1843.jpgPriam Returning With the Body of Hektor by John TrumbullPriam Returning with the body of Hektor, by John Trumbull, ca. 1756-1843. Sourcehttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/kennethatchityfromamazonauthorpage41ziceqow8l-_ux250_.jpgDr. Kenneth AtchityDr. Kenneth Atchityhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/homersiliad-theshieldofmemorybykennethatchity_515r9laytl.jpgHomer's Iliad: The Shield of Memory, by Kenneth AtchityClick to see this book on Amazon.com2018-08-26T21:56:25+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/02/16/hephaestus-forging-shield-of-achilles-art-through-the-ages/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/achiellesshst2.pngHephaistos and the cyclops forging Achilles' armor, depicted on a Greek postage stamp, ca. 1969Hephaistos and the cyclops forging Achilles' armor, depicted on a Greek postage stamp, ca. 1969. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thetis_receiving_armour_for_achilles_from_hephaestus_-_modello_1200x500.pngThetis_receiving_armour_for_Achilles_from_Hephaestus_-_modello_1200x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img0050-1.jpgVulcan Displaying Achilles' New Armor to Thetis by Felice Giani, ca. 1802Vulcan Displaying Achilles' New Armor to Thetis, depicted on a wall painting in the Hall of Fame or Achilles Gallery, Palazzo Milzetti, Faenza, Italy, by Felice Giani, ca. 1802. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gri_97_p_7_0237834.jpgThetis Visiting the Forge of Vulcan, Tapestry designed by Jan van Orley and woven by van der Borcht, ca. 1740-1742.Thetis visiting the forge of Vulcan, Flemish tapestry from Brussels designed by Jan van Orley and woven by Gaspard, Pierre, and Franz van der Borcht, ca. 1740-1742. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thetis-at-vulcans-forge-getty-open-image-gri_97_p_7_0241966.jpgThetis at Vulcan's Forge by Jan van Orley, ca. 1700-1725Thetis at Vulcan's Forge, Flemish Tapestry from Brussels designed by Jan van Orley, ca. 1700-1725. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/t01551_10.jpgThree Studies for 'Thetis in the Forge of Vulcan Watching the Making of Achilles' Armour' by Sir James Thornhill, ca.1710Three studies for Thetis in the Forge of Vulcan, Watching the Making of Achilles' Armour, pen and wash over pencil on paper, by Sir James Thornhill, ca. 1710. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sir-james-thornhill-thetis-accepting-the-shield-of-achilles-from-vulcan-ca-1710-tate-org-uk-cc-by-nc-nd-3-0-unported-t00814_9.jpgThetis Accepting the Shield of Achilles from Vulcan by Sir James Thornhill, ca.1710Thetis Accepting the Shield of Achilles from Vulcan, painting by Sir James Thornhill, ca. 1710. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/vulcan_is_hammering_metal_at_a_forge_watched_by_thetis_in_fl_wellcome_v0040802.jpgVulcan Forging Achilles' Armor, Overseen by Thetis by Pierre Daret, ca. 1663-1678Vulcan hammering metal at his forge, overseen by Thetis in a flowing robe and pearls in her hair. Engraving by Pierre Daret de Cazeneuve, ca. 1663-1678, after an image by Jacques Blanchard. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thetis-getting-armor-for-achilles-from-vulcan-tapestry-artist-unknown-ca-1635-getty-open-content-gri_97_p_7_0237870.jpgThetis Watching Vulcan Forge Achilles' Armor, Tapestry ca. 1625-1650Thetis at Vulcan's workshop, watching him forge Achilles' new armor. Flemish tapestry from Brussels by unknown tapestry artist, ca. 1625-1650. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thetis_receiving_armour_for_achilles_from_hephaestus_-_modello-2.jpgThetis receiving Achilles' new armor from Hephaistos by Rubens, ca. 1635-1670Thetis receiving Achilles' new armor from Hephaistos, oil painting modello for a tapestry in the Life of Achilles Series by Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1635-1670. 2018-03-24T15:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2018/01/19/guest-post-achilles-violent-shouting-by-tom-hillman/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fb21a-glory2bfilm.jpgfb21a-glory2bfilmhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/achilles_xanthos_simoeis_couder_decoration_louvre_inv3379_cropped-1200x500-featureimg.pngAchilles_Xanthos_Simoeis_Couder_decoration_Louvre_INV3379_cropped-1200x500-featureimgDetail from The Fight of Achilles against Scamander and Simoeis by Auguste Couder, ca. 1819https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/achilles_xanthos_simoeis_couder_decoration_louvre_inv3379_cropped1200x500.pngAchilles_Xanthos_Simoeis_Couder_decoration_Louvre_INV3379_cropped1200x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/achilles_xanthos_simoeis_couder_decoration_louvre_inv3379_cropped1200x600.pngAchilles_Xanthos_Simoeis_Couder_decoration_Louvre_INV3379_cropped1200x600Detail from The Fight of Achilles against Scamander and Simoeis by Auguste Couder, ca. 18192018-12-18T19:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/08/05/newsflash-vails-shield-of-achilles-featured-on-cover-of-new-oxford-university-press-textbook/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/oup-inside-book-credit-img_0424.pngGods, Heroes, and Monsters - Inside Book Coverhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/oup-back-cover-img_0422.pngBack Cover of Gods, Heroes, and Monstersssshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gods-heroes-and-monsters-cover_sm_feature-image-1200x500.pnggods heroes and monsters cover_sm_feature image 1200x500https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hamilton_achilles_patroclus800x567.jpgAchilles Mourning Patroklos by Gavin HamiltonAchilles Mourning the death of Patroklos, ca. 1760-63 by Gavin Hamiltonhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gods-heroes-and-monsters-cover_sm.pngGods, Heroes, and Monsters by Carolina Lopez-RuizVail's Shield of Achilles featured on the cover of new textbook2018-01-16T03:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/10/18/the-life-of-achilles-by-peter-paul-rubens/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/achilles_instructed_by_chiron_-_modello_1200x600_feature-img.pngAchilles_instructed_by_Chiron_-_modello_1200x600_feature imghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/51iw6ze5gol-_sx386_bo1204203200_.jpg51iW6Ze5GoL._SX386_BO1,204,203,200_https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/peter_paul_rubens_181.jpgPeter_Paul_Rubens_181Xxxhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/achilles_discovered_by_ulysses_among_the_daughters_of_lycomedes_-_modello.jpgAchilles discovered by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomedes - modello Achilles discovered by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomedes - modello by Peter Paul Rubens.2019-05-24T19:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/09/22/reading-helen-in-egypt-in-egypt/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/view-from-our-home-in-egypt_dscn1602.pngSouthern View from our Home in EgyptThe Southern view from our home in Egypt. Credit: K. Vailhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/peter_paul_rubens_179.jpgThe Death of Achilles by Peter Paul RubensThe Death of Achilles, by Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1630https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gaston_brussiere21.jpgHelen of Troy by Gaston_Brussiere1895 painting of Helen of Troy by Gaston Bussière (1862–1928)https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/stesichorus-fragment.jpgStesichorus FragmentA fragment from Stesichorus written on papyrus, ca. 600 BCEhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/akhilleus_penthesileia_staatliche_antikensammlungen_2688_cropped_white-bg.pngAchilles Killing PenthesileaAchilles killing Penthesilea. Tondo of an Attic red-figure kylix, 470–460 BCE.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/karnaktempel_cropped_white-balanced.pngKarnakTempel_cropped_white balancedThe privileged shade of Amun Temple in Egypt. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/helen_moreau.jpgHelen_MoreauHelen on the Ramparts of Troy by Gustave Moreau, ca. late 19th century2017-12-15T23:11:31+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/09/15/guest-poem-sandals-on-the-ground-by-john-flanagan/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/detail_from_the_chigi-vase-resized-white-balanced-better-colors.pngThe Chigi Vase, ca. 650 BCEa ProtoCorinthian Olpe ca. 650-640 BCE by the Chigi Painter depicting a Hoplite phalanxhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the-fall-of-troy-and-the-escape-of-aeneas-ca-1540s-by-giorgio-ghisi-italy-mantua1520-1582-ma-39430-colorized-by-k-vail.pngThe Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas ca 1540s by Giorgio Ghisi - ColorizedThe Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas ca. 1540's by Giorgio Ghisi - Colorized by K. Vailhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ancient_ship_6th_c-_bc_1-resized-glare-reduced.pngAncient Greek Ships, ca. 6th c. BCEAttic Black-Figure Krater, ca. 6th cent. BCE depicting two ancient Greek ships2017-09-19T06:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/09/08/a-mycenaean-ship-maneuver-depicted-on-minoan-shipwreck-fresco/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/detail-of-akrotiri_fresco_shipwreck.pngDetail of Akrotiri_fresco_shipwreckhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the_story_of_the_iliad_1911_14779852741.jpgAjax Defending the Greek Ships Against the TrojansAjax Defending the Greek Ships Against the Trojans - Illustration by Flaxman, 1911 from Church's The Story of the Iliadhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/detail-of-akrotiri_fresco_shipwreck2.pngDetail of Akrotiri Shipwreck FrescoDetail of Akrotiri Shipwreck Fresco, ca. 1600 BCE. 2018-10-08T06:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/08/18/pelias-neleus-pylos-nestor-guest-post-by-luciana-cavallaro/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/court_-_achille_prc3a9sentc3a9_c3a0_nestor-lg_white-balanced.pngAchilles Presents a Prize to NestorAchilles gives Nestor the prize for wisdom at the funeral games held in honor of Patroklos during the Trojan War. By Joseph-Désiré Court, ca. 1820.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/linearbknossosmycenae-megaron-of-the-palace-of-pylos-headerimg.pnglinearbknossosmycenae-megaron-of-the-palace-of-pylos-headerimg2017-08-30T11:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/06/16/guest-post-hephaestus-by-aquileana/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vulcan_bissen.jpgVulcan by Herman Wilhelm BissenVulcan by Herman Wilhelm Bissen, ca. 1838https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/johann_georg_platzer_-_casamento_de_afrodite_e_hefesto.jpgMarriage of Aphrodite and HephaestusMarriage of Aphrodite and Hephaestus by Johann Georg Platzer, ca. 1750https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/guillemot_alexandre_charles_-_mars_and_venus_surprised_by_vulcan_-_google_art_project.jpgMars and Venus Surprised by VulcanMars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan, by Alexandre Charles Guillemot, ca. 1827https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/rubens_-_vulcano_forjando_los_rayos_de_jc3bapiter.jpgVulcan forging the rays of JupiterVulcan forging the rays of Jupiter, by Peter Paul Reubens, ca. 1636https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pompeo_batoni-_vulcan_in_his_forge1750.jpgVulcan in his ForgeVulcan in his forge, by Pompeo Batoni ca. 1750https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/frans_floris_-_venus_at_vulcans_forge_-_wga7950.jpgVenus at Vulcan's ForgeVenus at Vulcan's Forge, by Frans Floris de Vriendt, ca. 1560 -1564. 2017-06-18T23:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/06/06/guest-post-analyzing-military-tactics-in-the-iliad-by-manousos-kambouris-for-koryvantes/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/arming_warrior_staatliche_antikensammlungen_2308-cropped-white-balanced-black-background.pngWarrior Arming for BattleHoplite warrior putting his armor on, surrounded by two Scythian warriors depicted on an Attic red-figure belly-amphora, ca. 510 - 500 BCEhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/achilles_aias_hydria_met_56-171-29-white-balanced-white-background.pngAchilles and Aias playing a board gameAchilles and Ajax playing a board game, depicted on the belly of an Attic black-figure hydria, ca. 510 BCEhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/psykter_amphora_chalkidian_black-figure_ware_attributed_to_the_inscriptions_painter_side_a_achilles_dismounts_chariot_to_kill_eurymachus_ba000024-cropped-white-balanced.pngAchilles Dismounts his Chariot to Kill EurymachusAchilles dismounts from his chariot to kill the fallen Eurymachus. Depicted on a Chalkidian black-figure psykter amphora, ca. 540 BCE.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/homeric_greece-en-svg.pngMap of Homeric GreeceMap of Homeric Greece and Troy with native homelands of warriors indicated.2023-02-01T06:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/05/30/guest-post-construction-of-the-mycenaean-chariot-by-rita-roberts/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/chariot05.jpgMycenaean Gold Signet RingGold signet ring from shaft grave IV in Mycenae dated LH II (about 1500 BC). Source: Salimbeti's The Greek Age of Bronze Chariots http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/chariots.htmhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cebccf85cebaceb7cebdceb1cf8acebaceae2bcf84cebfceb9cf87cebfceb3cf81ceb1cf86ceafceb1-e1496095017549.jpgMycenaean Chariot from Pylos FrescoMycenaean Chariot from Pylos Fresco. Source: ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Α΄ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟΥ http://3gymchan-history-a.blogspot.ca/2015/10/blog-post.htmlhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/tiryns_chariot_fresco.jpgTiryns Chariot FrescoLovely Tiryns Chariot Fresco. Source: Wikimedia Commons2017-06-16T12:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/04/17/tragedy-katharsis-theater-of-war/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-of-tow-performance-at-guantanimo-from-tow-facebook-page.pngTheater of War Performance at Guantanamo Bay, CubaTheater of War performance at Guantanamo Bay, Cubahttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-from-the-greene-space-youtube-video-of-ret-brig-general-loree-sutton-introducing-first-nyc-theater-of-war-performance.pngRet. Brig. General Loree Sutton Introducing 1st NYC Performance of Theater of WarNYC Department of Veteran's Services Commissioner (Ret'd Brig. Gen.) Loree Sutton introducing the inaugural NYC performance of Theater of War. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/service-members-attending-a-theater-of-war-performance-in-san-diego-screenshot-from-tow-facebook-page.pngSoldiers Attending a Theater of War PerformanceUS Service Members attending a Theater of War performance in San Diegohttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/doerries-theatre-of-war-screenshot-of-facebook-image.pngDoerries Theatre of War screenshot of facebook imagehttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/reg-e-cathey-performs-ajax-in-doerries-theater-of-war_screenshot-from-the-greene-space-youtube-video.pngReg E Cathey performs Ajax in Doerries' Theater of WarReg E. Cathey performs the role of Ajax in Doerries' Theater of War. Source: screenshot from The Greene Space YouTube videohttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/theater-of-dionysus-by-ian-w-scott-flickr-4040282440_f3e22bb187_o_cropped.pngThe Theater of Dionysus in Athens, GreeceThe Theater of Dionysus in Athens. Image by Ian W. Scott. 2017-06-16T12:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/04/02/it-all-comes-together-when-his-head-bursts-into-flames/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/the_chariot_of_achilles_protected_from_mars_overwhelms_hector_cropped.pngProtected by Ares, Achilles Overwhelms HektorProtected by Ares, Achilles Overwhelms Hektor. By Antonio Raffaele Calliano, 1815.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/achilles-head-burts-into-flame.pngAchilles' Head Bursts Into Flame by Kathleen VailAchilles' Head Bursts Into Flame by Kathleen Vail. This is a composite image of fire and the <em>Dying Achilles</em>, a statue by Ernst Herter at the Achilleion Palace in Corfu, Greece. The image represents the climactic moment in Homer's <em>Iliad</em> when Achilles' head bursts into flame [<em>Iliad</em> 18.204-214]. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/the_castles_commanding_y_hellespont_-_sandys_george_-_1615_resized_colorized_by_kathleen_vail.pngThe Castles Commanding The Hellespont by George Sandys, 1615George Sandys' <em>The Castles Commanding y Hellespont</em>, 1615. Restored and colorized by K. Vail.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/thetis_bringing_armor_to_achilles_i_by_benjamin_west.pngThetis Bringing Armor to Achilles by Benjamin WestThetis Bringing Armor to Achilles by Benjamin West, 1806.2017-07-23T01:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/04/07/guest-post-achilles-kleos-in-logues-war-music/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/war-musicscreenshot-from-christopherlogue-co-uk.jpgWar-Musicscreenshot from christopherlogue.co.uk2017-06-05T21:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/05/26/guest-post-a-mycenaean-chariot-in-the-knossos-armory/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/triumph_of_achilles_in_corfu_achilleion_cropped_color-enhanced_white-balanced.pngThe Triumph of Achilles by Franz MatschThe Triumph of Achilles by Franz Matsch, a fresco on the upper level of the main hall of the Achilleion at Corfu, Greece.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/chariot_pylos.jpgChariot_PylosTwo helmeted warriors and chariot on a Mycenaean fresco from Pylos, ca. 1350 BCE. Source: Wikimedia Commons2017-12-19T12:04:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/06/02/guest-post-heroes-of-troy-and-mycenae/2017-06-05T21:18:28+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/05/20/a-bronze-chariot-to-die-for-ca-560-bce/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/0_bige_archac3afque_-_museo_gregoriano_etrusco_vatican.jpgWooden Substructure of an Etruscan Chariot, ca. 550 BCEWooden Substructure of an Etruscan Chariot, ca. 550 BCE. https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/monteleone_z01.jpgView of Monteleone di Spoleto, ItalyView of Monteleone di Spoleto, Italyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/flickr-mharrsch-561261746-561261746_b1cb44498e_o.jpgLeft Side Panel of Monteleone ChariotLeft Side Panel of Monteleone Chariot, depicting Achilles' apotheosis.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/flickr-imperial_fora_of_rome-8592462934-8592462934_b63beb532a_b.jpg1902 B&W Image of Monteleone Chariot Tomb Grave Goods Before Leaving Italy1902 B&W Image of Monteleone Chariot Tomb Grave Goods Before Leaving Italy. Source: Martin Conde, Flickrhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/screenshot-of-avaaz-petition-to-repatriate-the-monteleone-chariot.pngScreenshot of avaaz.org petition to repatriate the Monteleone ChariotScreenshot of avaaz.org petition to repatriate the Monteleone Chariot. Please click to sign!https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/screenshot-of-diagram-of-the-monteleone-chariot-by-dalia-lamura-under-the-direction-of-adriana-emiliozzi-copyright-metropolitan-museum-of-art.pngDiagram of the Monteleone ChariotScreenshot of Diagram of the Monteleone Chariot by Dalia Lamura under the direction of Adriana Emiliozzi, copyright Metropolitan Museum of Art.https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/screenshot-of-left-side-panel-of-monteleone-chariot-copyright-metropolitan-museum-of-art.pngMonteleone Chariot - Left Side Panelscreenshot of left side panel of Monteleone Chariot copyright Metropolitan Museum of Arthttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/screenshot-of-monteleone-chariot-tomb-copyright-metropolitan-museum-of-art.pngMonteleone Chariot Tombscreenshot of Monteleone chariot tomb copyright Metropolitan Museum of Art. Source: Metmuseum.orghttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1280px-c3a4gyptischer_maler_um_1355_v-_chr-_001.jpgEgyptian Charioteer, ca. 1350 BCEEgyptian Chest from the tomb of the Valley of the Kings, ca. 1350 BCE depicting King Tutankhamen battling the Asianshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/chariot-tomb-contents.pngMonteleone Chariot Tomb Grave GoodsScreenshot of grave goods from the Monteleone Chariot Tomb, prior to shipping them to Paris in 1903. Copyright Metropolitan Museum of Art.2017-05-27T19:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/2017/05/02/dear-ajax-telamon-was-a-tough-act-to-follow/https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ambrogio_lorenzetti_-_effects_of_good_government_in_the_countryside_-_google_art_project-cropped.pngambrogio_lorenzetti_-_effects_of_good_government_in_the_countryside_-_google_art_project-croppedhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1206px-krater_niobid_painter_a_louvre_g341.jpgHeracles and the gathering of the ArgonautsAttic Red-Figure Calxy Krater ca. 460-450 BCE depicting Heracles and the gathering of the Argonautshttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1280px-pittore_degli_argonauti_cratere_a_campana_con_sei_personaggi_maschjili_nudi_400-380_ac_ca-_02.jpgEtruscan Red-Figure "Argonauts" KraterEtruscan Red-Figure "Argonauts" Krater, ca. 5th Century BCEhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ambrogio_lorenzetti_-_effects_of_good_government_in_the_countryside_-_google_art_project.jpgThe Allegory of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio LorenzettiDetail View of open, fertile landscape within "The Effect of Good Government on the City" https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/argonautica_1645_kaerius_janc39fc2b2.jpg"Argonautica" Map, ca. 1645 by KaeriusKaerius' Map of the Argonautica, ca. 1645 CEhttps://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ambrogio_lorenzetti_-_bad_government_and_the_effects_of_bad_government_on_the_city_life_-_wga13499.jpgThe Allegory of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio LorenzettiPanel 2 of 3, "The Effect of Bad Government on the City"https://theshieldofachilles.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1280px-ambrogio_lorenzetti_-_effects_of_good_government_in_the_city_-_google_art_project.jpgThe Allegory of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio LorenzettiPanel 1 of 3, 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