The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem chronicling a pivotal episode in the Trojan War, centered on the rage of warrior Achilles and its devastating consequences.
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The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem chronicling a pivotal episode in the Trojan War, centered on the rage of warrior Achilles and its devastating consequences.
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This book introduces the general reader, as well as the student of Classics, to one of the masterpieces of European literature, the Iliad of Homer, in the English translation of Richmond Lattimore. It offers the background which readers need to understand the poem's detail of story and characters, and it provides a step-by-step guide to the story's unravelling and to the literary features which have ensured its enduring popularity since its composition in 750 BC. The edition is designed specific...
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Implied sexual relationships and encounters, including divine couplings and war prizes; some poetic descriptions but not graphically explicit. Implied coercion and assault through capture of women as war prizes, including Briseis.
Violence & gore
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Pervasive graphic battle scenes with detailed wounds, dismemberments, and deaths; intense depictions of warfare and combat fatalities throughout.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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Brief depictions of wine consumption during feasts and gatherings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Subtext in close male warrior bonds, such as Achilles and Patroclus, interpretable as homoerotic.
Religious content
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Frequent involvement of Greek gods in human affairs; rituals, prayers, sacrifices, and divine interventions central to the plot.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor elements of prophecy and divine magic framed as mythology, not occult practices.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of kingship, honor codes, and societal roles in ancient Greek warrior culture.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Widespread war-induced suffering, enslavement of captives, and cruelty in battles; themes of loss and grief. Implied coercion and assault through capture of women as war prizes, including Briseis.
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