HeyJaredThe Homeric Epic Podcast
If you've ever heard of or read the Iliad or the Odyssey, you may have thought 'ehh, what's all the hype about?'.
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H.E.P - Episode 17: Iliad Book 16 (opens the original)
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In this episode we cover book 16 of the Iliad and the entire character arc of Patroclus. I touch on the complexities of Achilles situation and how he expresses his inner turmoil, but eventually does relent and let Patroclus fight. I also go over the character of Sarpedon, and how the poet has been preparing him for this book. Lastly, the death of gentle Patroclus and the peculiar way that it occurs rounds out this episode. Does Achilles relinquish his wrath here? Who is Euphorbus and why is he a
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