Akhaio-/Akhaiā-

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Iliad 1.509

Gregory Nagy

... have kratos ‘winning-power’, likewise ordained by the god. This correspondence is relevant to the etymology of the name Akhaio-/Akhaiā-. Once the Achaeans collectively have akhos ‘grief’, ... Continue reading

Iliad 11.317-319

Gregory Nagy

analysis of the imagery of fire and wind in descriptions of kratos of Trojans and akhos/penthos of AchaeansIn the words of Diomedes, the Will of Zeus is now in effect: the plan of ... Continue reading