<p>In this lecture, we discuss (a) the battle over Patroklos' body and Achilleus' armor, (b) the making and design of Achilleus' new armor and shield by Hephaistos (and Homer's use of <em>ekphrasis</em>); and (c) we witness the reconciliation between Achilleus and Agamemnon.</p>

In this lecture, we discuss (a) the battle over Patroklos' body and Achilleus' armor, (b) the making and design of Achilleus' new armor and shield by Hephaistos (and Homer's use of ekphrasis); and (c) we witness the reconciliation between Achilleus and Agamemnon.

Homer’s Iliad 2019: Lecture 22: Books 17-19

We are always surrounded by stories: movies, TV shows, plays, games, video games, books and even advertisements. So, why do humans tell stories, and what function do stories serve? Our goal is to unravel the fundamental structure of narratives old and new and to untangle what their connection to human consciousness is.

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Homer’s Iliad 2019: Lecture 22: Books 17-19

Homer’s Iliad 2019: Lecture 22: Books 17-19