Tag: Achilleus

  • Achilleus: The Duelity of Heroism and Antiheroism in the Iliad

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    Achilleus serves as the focal point in Homer’s Iliad, embodying a complex blend of heroism and antiheroism. The narrative begins with a powerful invocation: “Sing, goddess, the wrath of Achilleus, son of Peleus.” This rage defines Achilleus and leads to catastrophic outcomes for the Achaeans, resulting in the deaths of many heroes and leaving them…