Tag: Iliad


  • The Complexity of Achilles and Hector’s Narrative

    The story of Achilles and Hector is one filled with intrigue and contradictions that have long fascinated scholars and readers alike. In brief, it culminates in Hector’s victory over Achilles, a claim that takes roots in ancient Greek thought, notably among the sophists. To set the scene, the Trojans had managed to breach the defensive…