Here the idea of ‘best of the Achaeans’ is expressed by way of phertatos ‘best’. In the Iliad, only Achilles is designated as phertatos in comparison with the rest of the Achaeans as an aggregate. See also I.02.769.Here th ...
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The addressing of Achilles here as phertatos ‘best’ of the Achaeans is most distinctive. See the comment on I.16.021. The addressing of Achilles here as phertatos ‘best’ of the Achaeans is most ...
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Iliad 16.021
Gregory NagyHere the idea of ‘best of the Achaeans’ is expressed by way of phertatos ‘best’. In the Iliad, only Achilles is designated as phertatos in comparison with the rest of the Achaeans as an aggregate. See also I.02.769.Here th ... Continue reading
Iliad 19.216
Gregory NagyThe addressing of Achilles here as phertatos ‘best’ of the Achaeans is most distinctive. See the comment on I.16.021. The addressing of Achilles here as phertatos ‘best’ of the Achaeans is most ... Continue reading