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1. Discussion of Iliad 23.326–343: the funeral games for Patroklos.
Topics include the ainos and how there can be more than one meaning in a passage; whose tomb [sēma] is being used as a turning point; rituals associated with athletic contests.
2. Discussion about the Trojans as viewed by the Greeks.
Recorded in Spring 2018 during v9 of MOOC The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, in response to participants’ questions.
With Leonard Muellner, Sarah Scott
1. Discussion of Iliad 23.326–343: the funeral games for Patroklos.
Topics include the ainos and how there can be more than one meaning in a passage; whose tomb [sēma] is being used as a turning point; rituals associated with athletic contests.
2. Discussion about the Trojans as viewed by the Greeks.
Recorded in Spring 2018 during v9 of MOOC The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, in response to participants’ questions.
With Leonard Muellner, Sarah Scott










