IliadPatroclusAchillesDuring the Trojan War. aside from the renowned Greek physicians, Machaon and Podalirius, sons of Asclepius. another two heroes, Achilles and Patroclus. are reported to have been capable of providing medical care to the wounded in the Greek camp.Baltas, Christos S.Balanika, ...
For Achilles, this rage takes its greatest form in reaction to the death of an intimate friend. The warrior, unlike the magistrate or king, is dangerous. His untamed passions are the fruit of chaos, both within and without the city. Therefore a wise leader, like Nestor, who compels the ...
The warrior, unlike the magistrate or king, is dangerous. His untamed passions are the fruit of chaos, both within and without the city. Therefore a wise leader, like Nestor, who compels the spirit of the young Patroclus, can wisely redirect Achilles’s rage by foreseeing the death of his...