10 Quotes About Iliad

The Iliad, or The Song of Ilion, is one of the two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is based on the story of the Trojan War. It was written during the 9th or 8th century BC and is the second major work of classical epopee, the first being the Odyssey. The Iliad tells an account of the events before and during the yearlong siege of Troy by a coalition of Greek forces Read more

It focuses on the role of Achilles in this war as he is recruited to fight on the side of Troy. Many scholars believe that it served as a model for later epics, including Virgil's Aeneid and Milton's Paradise Lost. The story begins with a brief introduction to Achilles, which serves to compare him with his fellow warriors and establish his greatness in their eyes. Then, it picks up with a battle between Hector and Achilles' friend Patroclus, who has been killed earlier in the war.

In this section, Homer introduces Odysseus’ adventures during his ten years of fighting on land and sea against Troy. After this, he cuts back to King Priam's pleas for help from other gods after his city has been besieged by the Greeks. Back at Troja

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After so many years even the fire of passion dies, and with it what was believed the light of the truth. Who of us is able to say now whether Hector or Achilles was right, Agamemnon or Priam, when they fought over the beauty of a woman who is now dust and ashes? Umberto Eco
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Fate always found its mark, one way or another. Janell Rhiannon
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Fate is the same for the man who holds back, the same if he fights hard. We are all held in a single honour, the brave with the weaklings. A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much. Richmond Lattimore
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She didn't know how she would survive when every breath stung, every tear burned, and every step took her further from the only man she'd ever loved. Janell Rhiannon
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Love is a poison, ' her father responded. 'One you grow accustomed to, but does not kill you. Janell Rhiannon
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Honour to Agamemnon is a thing / That he can pick, pick up, put back, pick up again, / A somesuch you might find beneath your bed. Christopher Logue
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Let the dead have the immortality of fame, but the living the immortality of love. Janell Rhiannon
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Do all in Troy despise me?'' That is a strong word, my sweet.' The young Queen of Sparta pulled away from her lover's arms. 'It is true then. I have exchanged one prison for another.' Paris gently brushed her cheek with his hand. 'If that is true, we are the most fortunate of prisoners. For we have each other and our love. Janell Rhiannon
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Helen looked up at Paris, her face wet with tears and blotchy with grief, and nodded her consent. 'Together we are chained on rocks before the beast of Poseidon. Naked and bare and helpless.'' But we are more fortunate.'' How so?' Helen asked.' We have each other as comfort in our misery. Janell Rhiannon