epic traditions of the Seven against Thebes

The words of this challenge directed against the over-king Agamemnon by Sthenelos, chariot driver of Diomedes, recall the epic traditions of the Epigonoi = Sons-of-the-Seven-agains ... Continue reading

analysis of the implications of Sthenelos’ taunt to Agamemnon and comparison of the Epigonoi with Agamemnon’s host at TroyThe taunting here of Agamemnon by Sthenelos, chariot drive ... Continue reading