For those struggling to cope with Trump's flurry of executive orders, Simone Weil and 'The Iliad' offer useful guidance.

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Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Here, another parallel emerges – The Patroclus Effect. Achilles' closest companion, Patroclus, dies in his absence, leaving him consumed by guilt and rage. Perhaps calculating or even perceiving ...

Apollo is one of the most important gods in Greek mythology. A son of Zeus and one of the 12 Olympians, Apollo was the god of ...

Last Wednesday, Chicago-based musician and composer Joe Goodkin was invited to perform from his album “The Blues of Achilles, ...

Janie Crawford’s journey through love, loss, and self-discovery in the early 20th century South is a masterpiece of African ...

This iconic love story is a heartbreaking tale of a Greek legend named Achilles and his relationship with Patroclus, a perfect blend of war and love. Classic and typical enemies-to-lovers trope ...

In Iliad 22.321-325, Achilles mercilessly chases Hector down, determined to avenge Patroclus, ultimately bringing Troy’s grandest defender to his knees. Odysseus, however, plays a different role in ...

Not all of the books listed below end with tragedy, but, as is often the case in real life, no tale unravels without its fair ...

Get started with Greek mythology or deepen your knowledge with these essential books. Explore gods, demigods, heroes, and ...