philtatos ‘nearest-and-dearest’

analysis of who is most philos to AchillesAchilles greets the ambassadors in the dual, I.09.197–198, and not in the plural. And he refers to them first as philoi ‘near and dear’, I ... Continue reading

comparison of the conflict between Achilles and Odysseus in the Iliad and O.08.072-082, regarding who are designated as aristoi and philoi and the applicability of these to the thr ... Continue reading

Patroklos as the most philos hetairos of Achilles, in the context of analyzing the significance of the Meleager story (ascending scale of affection, Patroklos/Kleopatre) to Achille ... Continue reading

Patroklos as the most philos hetairos of Achilles, in the context of analyzing the significance of the Meleager story (ascending scale of affection, Patroklos/Kleopatre) to Achille ... Continue reading