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Homer's Iliad, Books 1 and 2 | The New Thinkery Ep. 92

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Agamemnon and Achilles

Achilles knows that he is destined to kill hector, and therefore reverse the fate of the greeks in the war. So what does he know? He knows he's promised the greatest glory, but he'll know that. And indeed, if you're even disrespected in your lifeand so o, wany es angry, right? That's a hard hand. Is it worth it, even for the greatest glory,. to be the greatest hero of your civilization to be honored with this 500 page master work?"

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