fire of Hector as phlox ‘burst of flame’

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Iliad 13.688

The comparison of Hector here to a phlox ‘burst of flame’ is relevant to the overall theme of Hector’s fire. See the anchor comment at I.12.198 on: Battle for the Ships, fire of He ... Continue reading

Iliad 16.122-124

location of the ship of Protesilaos as the first to beach and so also the nearest target for Hector, in the context of the analysis of the location of the naustathmonAjax makes ano ... Continue reading

Iliad 16.122–16.124

Ajax makes another strategic partial withdrawal, I.16.122. For an earlier reference to Ajax in the act of withdrawing, see I.15.727–732 and the comment on I.15.704–746. Meanwhile a ... Continue reading