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Zeldin’s Drive to Deregulate and the Iliad’s Relevance Today

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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The Iliad's Connection to Modern Warfare and Moral Values

This chapter explores the significance of Homer's 'Iliad' for contemporary warriors, specifically Israeli Defense Forces veterans grappling with their combat experiences. It showcases how literature can provide a voice for trauma, linking moral lessons from the IDF with timeless themes in ancient Greek storytelling.

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