The Legendary Shield of Achilles: Homer Devoted 134 Verses to It in the Iliad
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The Legendary Shield of Achilles: Homer Devoted 134 Verses to It in the Iliad
Both Hephaestus and Homer summoned all their skill in the creation of Achilles’ shield. Friends of Art and PhilosophyAmong the most iconic symbols of heroism in ancient literature, the shield of Achilles stands out not just as a weapon of war, but as a masterpiece of art, storytelling, and symbolism. So remarkable was its construction and its meaning that Homer, in his epic poem The Iliad, dedicated an astonishing 134 verses to describing it in …
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