INDOORS the fire is kindled;
Beechwood is piled on the hearthstone;
Cold are the chattering oak-leaves;
And the ponds frost-bitten.
Softer than rainfall at twilight, mais 46 palavras
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Reflection 2: Mastering the Universe - Achille's shield (part 1)
In this reflection, we will delve a bit more in the matter related to the rhythm that rules the life of human beings in Greek times. mais 867 palavras
Fate : Odysseus & Penelope vs Oedipus & Jocasta
How has the reunion of Odysseus and Penelope been shaped by fate?
How has the separation of Oedipus and Jocasta been brought about by fate? mais 200 palavras
"Know the rhythm that life of mortals has" - the question of rhythm and time in Homer's Iliad
It is possible to claim that in the Iliad, there is no need to express time. Time, for Homer, has a meaning and displays itself in the action taken. mais 645 palavras
Archimedes' herd of cattle
Archimedes, the famous Greek mathematician of 3rd century BCE Syracuse, was fond of ridiculously large numbers. One of his feats was to prove that one could fill the known universe with a finite number of grains of sand, and he proved that it would take less than 10^63 grains, in contradiction of those foolish poets who referred to such tiny numbers as ‘innumerable’. mais 698 palavras
Aelian and Philostratus: contrasting manuscript traditions of two Greek fictional letter collections
by A.D. Morrison and Antonia Sarri
There is a striking difference in the degree of order one finds in two Greek fictional letter collections which are often read alongside one another, the letters of Aelian and Philostratus. mais 596 palavras
This Halloween, escape to Greece with an evil witch!
Today, I have a great recommendation for you! This month, Amazon bestselling author Effrosyni Moschoudi is releasing her new novel in four compelling kindle episodes! If you’re looking for a cracking good read to enjoy this Halloween, this is a great choice! mais 432 palavras
