The Iliad
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My summary thus far, in two sentences: Agamemnon and Achilles squabble over concubines; Achilles loses, sulks. Achaeans and Trojans begin battle, fueled by Gods; many great sons of great men described, then slaughtered.

Update: Spiraling cycles of revenge. Many men become heroes, then die gruesomely.

February 1, 2010