10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATROCLUS»
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1
The Origins and Role of Same-Sex Relations in Human Societies
A more direct allusion to the physical relationship between Achilles and Patroclus
comes from the hero's mother, Thetis. Visiting Achilles after the funeral of
Patroclus to urge him to end his grieving, Thetis makes an explicit reference to
the ...
2
The Poetics of Supplication: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
Troy.14 Unlike most companions, Patroclus does not require arm's- length fair
dealing, and his friendship with Achilles is not mediated by gifts or other
exchanges of recognition for prowess. Patroclus' relationship to Achilles is
characterized by ...
3
Patroclus and Penelope: A Chat in the Saddle
Well, Patroclus, you have earned your gallop. I loosen in the least my hold upon
the reins, and shaking your head from very delight, off you go like the wind. Never
could charger plunge into a mad gallop more quickly than you, Patroclus.
4
Friendship in the Classical World
THERAPON The evident disparity between Achilles and Patroclus, however, may
also have supported an erotic interpretation. Patroclus is described as the
therapon of Achilles, a word that may be rendered as "squire" or "henchman," ...
5
The Tradition of the Trojan War in Homer and the Epic Cycle
defeats him. From what we know of Patroclus from the previous books of the Iliad,
where he is usually shown performing chores for Achilles, this is a unexpected
feat.94 Although the extra-Iliadic evidence for Patroclus suggests that Patroclus ...
Jonathan S. Burgess, 2003
6
Classics in Translation, Volume I: Greek Literature
hind Patroclus and smote his back and broad shoulders with his palm, and
Patroclus' eyes whirled round and round. Then Phoebus Apollo threw the helmet
off Patroclus' head, and the plumed and crested helmet rattled as it rolled
beneath ...
Paul L. MacKendrick, Herbert M. Howe, 1952
7
Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector
The potentiality for error is there— but there is a further transition, centering on
the death of Patroclus. In killing Patroclus, Hector is the instrument of Apollo.
Patroclus, "greatly deluded" (XVI. 685) and forgetting Achilles' instructions,
attacks the ...
8
Silence in the Land of Logos
they find him singing and playing the lyre, while Patroclus remains seated in front
of him, alone, in silence (ι ι ἐναντι ἧστ σιωπῇ), waiting for the end of the music (
Iliad 9.186–191). Patroclus' silence can be contrasted with the silence that ...
9
Imagining Men: Ideals of Masculinity in Ancient Greek Culture
withdrawal and rejection of the embassy, Patroclus is virtually invisible, quietly
attending to his friend. Only when a crisis is near after the failure of the embassy
in book 9 does he become more prominent. As the fighting wears on the day after
...
Thomas Van Nortwick, 2008
10
Heroism and the Christian Life: Reclaiming Excellence
Patroclus is not to usurp Achilles' role. And he does not. Patroclus dies, and
Achilles' hope for his return is brutally crushed. We maintain that this blow to
Achilles does not replace his larger goal of achieving the honor that is his due.
Brian Stewart Hook, Russell R. Reno, 2000
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATROCLUS»
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There were shades of mighty Achilles and his male companion Patroclus. As the video coverage showed, Wilson paddled in desperation ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
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There were shades of mighty Achilles and his male companion Patroclus. As the video coverage showed, Wilson paddled in desperation ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
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There were some parallels with Patroclus, the cousin of Achilles, who donned the armour of his warrior uncle and fought the Spartans with the ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
It's All Good
It's vintage Thoreau: A red ant “perchance” becomes Achilles avenging Patroclus, and Thoreau witnesses epic history--”I was myself excited ... «Ukiah Daily Journal, Jul 15»
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Abigail Watton strongly defines her two contrasting parts – doom-laden Cassandra and Patroclus, man friend of Achilles. However a more masculine costume ... «The Argus, Jul 15»
Elmhurst native takes on Greek tragedies
Taflan said without revealing too much of the story line, Patroclus is so young and so naive, and when he encounters a devastating event, ... «Suburban Life Publications, Jul 15»
Birthday book inspires script for latest play ...
Set around 1200 B.C. it concerns Achilles and his 'Companion of Honour' Patroclus, who meet as eleven-year-olds, form a deep friendship, ... «Halifax Evening Courier, Jul 15»
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In a stunning twist on Homer's The Iliad, Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles tells the story of young Patroclus and his childhood friend, ... «Emertainment Monthly, Jul 15»
The Enigmatic and Elusive Virgil
The funeral games of Patroclus in Book 23 of the Iliad mirrors the competitions held by Aeneas on the anniversary of his father's death. Aeneas' ... «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»
Have Something Rude to Say? Put it on This 2300-Year Old Statue …
Historians think it was carved in the 3rd century B.C. and it originally depicted the characters Menelaus and Patroclus from the Illiad. All that ... «Smithsonian, Jun 15»
