You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Mêtis: The Hero’s (Other!) Secret Weapon (Heroic +1 #1,969)

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Dec 11, 2024
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INSIGHT

Metis: More Than Strength

  • "Metis" was a valued quality in ancient Greece, emphasizing craftiness and intelligence over brute force.
  • It was seen as the weapon of the weak and the outnumbered, crucial for success in unpredictable situations.
ANECDOTE

Odysseus's Cunning

  • Odysseus, Athena's favorite hero, used Metis to devise the Trojan Horse.
  • This strategy succeeded where brute force had failed for 10 years.
INSIGHT

Metis vs. Sophia

  • Metis is practical wisdom applied to complex challenges, unlike abstract wisdom (Sophia).
  • It's about adaptability and resourcefulness in uncertain situations.
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