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2 Ιαν 2021 · I’ve plucked 25 quotes straight from the pages of Greek epics that still hit home today. I’m talking love, wisdom, and the occasional epic burn – all courtesy of the greats like Homer, Euripides, and Sophocles.
The Iliad, Book 1, lines 1-8. The opening lines describe the ferocity of the Trojan War and the rage of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior and hero to fight in that war. We learn about the conflict within the Greek camp between Achilles and King Agamemnon.
The truth Has to be melted out of our stubborn lives By suffering. Nothing speaks the truth, Nothing tells us how things really are, Nothing forces us to know What we do not want to know Except pain. And this is how the gods declare their love. Aeschylus. Truth, Pain, Suffering.
Through poignant quotes, he highlights the senseless loss of life and the tragic consequences of war. Additionally, The Iliad delves into the complexities of human relationships, showcasing the bonds of friendship, loyalty, and love, as well as the destructive power of pride and hubris.
The Iliad, Book 1, lines 1-8. The opening lines describe the ferocity of the Trojan War and the rage of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior and hero to fight in that war. We learn about the conflict within the Greek camp between Achilles and King Agamemnon.
920 quotes from Homer: 'Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.', '…There is the heat of Love, the pulsing rush of Longing, the lover’s whisper, irresistible—magic to make the sanest man go mad.', and 'Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart ...
The intervention of the gods in human affairs plays a significant role in shaping the course of the war, highlighting the complex relationship between mortals and the divine in ancient Greek mythology.
