#ancient classics

[delusionalrobot]

from the introduction to emily wilsons translation of the iliad

[bobbybabyrobertdarling]

every time I wanna talk about some form of media I like that has queer parts or that is just generally queer media to my homophobic family I have to act like I'm a historian or something. like i'm like ''yeah they were really good friends...''

[butchkaramazov]

sometimes wrapping yourself up in a burrito really does help, a novel by achilles

[flores-et-dracones]

4th April 2022

Another day editing thesis chapter 3, ft. the LSJ Greek lexicon

[idreamincrimson]

Reading and eating pomegranate when this masterpiece I'd had the opportunity to study came across my mind.

[glitter-and-be-gay]

The eternal struggle of wanting to read classic literature but also being afraid of not understanding it because of lack of historical context and debating whether you should watch a few YouTube videos about them first, by which point nothing is really a surprise anymore and your opinion has been influenced by several people

[aristos-achaion1734]

But my labour too must not be denied it's fruit

Hera - The Iliad, 4:31-72

[isthisacademia]

I’m exhausted. Way too many hours spent with Homer. Tomorrow I’m going to take a break and work on my writing and relax. I deserve it.

Also: send me random questions? Let’s talk about literature!