relativism/absolutism

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Iliad 2.553-554

The word homoios ‘the same as, like’, used in comparisons, is essential for understanding the semantics of relativism as well as absolutism in Homeric diction. See the comment on O ... Continue reading

Iliad 12.270

The two warriors who are jointly named by way of the dual form Aiante here are urging the Achaeans to keep up the fight. To encourage the Achaeans, the dual Aiante say that it does ... Continue reading