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Discussion of the representation of Achilles in the poetry of Sappho; Achilles as an ideal bridegroom who never becomes a husband; the merger of identities between Achilles and Patroklos; the lament of Achilles for his father and for Patroklos, "the glory of ancestors."
Recorded in Spring 2019 during v11 of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on Hours 5 and 6 and responses to the Discussion Questions.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, and members of the HeroesX Team.
Discussion of the representation of Achilles in the poetry of Sappho; Achilles as an ideal bridegroom who never becomes a husband; the merger of identities between Achilles and Patroklos; the lament of Achilles for his father and for Patroklos, "the glory of ancestors."
Recorded in Spring 2019 during v11 of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on Hours 5 and 6 and responses to the Discussion Questions.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, and members of the HeroesX Team.
