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The Iliad II: An Epic for the Ages

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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This chapter explores the themes of fate and honor through the lens of Greek heroes in 'The Iliad.' It contrasts the conflict between Achilles and Paris with cultural perceptions of beauty and examines the varying representations of women in Greek and biblical narratives.

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