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Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: The Anger of Achilles

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Anger and Legacy in The Iliad

This chapter analyzes anger management through ancient Greek literature, focusing on Achilles in 'The Iliad' as a flawed hero. It contrasts Greek concepts of glory and legacy with contemporary views, highlighting the intense emotions that define heroic figures in the narrative.

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