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One of the most important but least studied formulaic patterns in the Iliad uses various combinations with tris (Greek for ‘three times’) and tetarton (fourth). Read More…
Homer’s epic Iliad is viewed most often as a tale of the triumph of Greek forces against the foreign Trojan enemy. Read More…
A close examination of the use of the Ancient Greek word eleos (pity) in Homer’s epic the Iliad reveals a concept of pity that is radically different from the traditional western Christian notion. Read More…
Drawing from material in Metamorphoses by Apuleius, this creative writing project centers on the romance between Eros, the god of love, and Psykhe, a mortal princess. Read More…
David Lodge is known most notably for his academia themed novels depicting the lives of English professors and his literary criticism. This foreign, hidden world to the general public is portrayed in Lodge’ s novels as a world of sex, intrigue, and English criticism. Read More…
When Odysseus returned home after twenty long years on the road, he found his home full of suitors who did not want to return home. Read More…
Herod the Great who ruled Judea from 40 until 4 B.C.E., built extensively and for many purposes, such as residences, assembly halls, fortresses, temples, and monuments. He often employed the latest technologies of his time period, and brought many styles and new forms of architecture and art to Judea from Roman and Hellenistic worlds. Read More…
Mystery cults are one of the most fascinating and yet generally misunderstood aspects of pagan religion. Read More…
The reign of Augustus (13BC-14AD) was a period of transition in Roman history. Read More…