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The Iliad II: An Epic for the Ages

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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The Tragic Legacy of the Iliad

This chapter explores the somber conclusion of the Iliad, highlighting Achilles' death and the implications of honor within the chaos of war. It also sets the stage for the Odyssey by foreshadowing themes of fate and personal responsibility in the journey of Odysseus.

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