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SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE title: SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE – ΕΥΔΟΞΑ ΑΓΝΩΣΤΑ ΚΑΤΑΓΕΛΑΣΤΑ

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Book 14 splits almost easily into three parts. Poseidon’s actions echo the events of book 14 and Hera’s seduction of Zeus, which involves Poseidon to the extent that he will be rallying the Greeks during Zeus’ di...


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One of the most memorable scenes of the Iliad that does not involve murder, mayhem, or lamentation is Hera’s seduction of Zeus, the so-called Dios apatē, in book 14. It is a fascinating episode ...


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Book 14 is right in the middle of the longest day in the Iliad that stretches from the renewal of hostilities at the onset of book 11 and lasts through the struggle over Patroklos’ body in book 17.  Compare...


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At the beginning of book 13, soon after the Trojans have broken through the Greek fortifications around their ships, Poseidon intervenes in the action and rallies the Greeks to defend themselves. The intervention, however,...

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