Reviewing Homer’s Iliad: The Shield of Memory by Dr. Ken Atchity

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018Kathleen_Vail 9 Comments

Painting 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 300SpartanWarriors

In Homer's Iliad: The Shield of Memory, Dr. Kenneth Atchity follows Homer's footsteps through the Iliad like a lover intent on winning his heart and mind. What's more, Atchity invites us to a beautiful symposium, discussing his journey clearly and compellingly, enticing us with amazing glimpses into the ingenious mind and motives of Homer...Continue reading

Hephaestus Forging the Shield of Achilles in Art Through the Ages

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Kathleen_Vail 6 Comments

Did the fabulous Shield of Achilles ever exist? Commanding a presence for something like 3,000 years so far, the existential reality of Achilles' armor in art throughout the ages leaves little wiggle room for those who discredit Homer's account of Achilles' Shield...Continue reading

Guest Post: “Hephaestus” by Aquileana

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017Kathleen_Vail 6 Comments

Venus at Vulcan's Forge, by Frans Floris de Vriendt, ca. 1560 -1564. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Joining Aquileana's lively symposium, we turn now to talk of Hephaistos, the Olympic Master Blacksmith responsible for decking out heroes and gods with amazing creations from his blazing workshop ...Continue Reading