Apollo as a Model for Achilles in the Iliad

Achilles' victorious achievement in Book 24 of the "Iliad" is conveyed, at least in part, by Homer as the successful emulation of a precedent for the proper termination of wrath provided by the god Apollo in Book 1. An analysis of this theme is presented.

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Published in:American journal of philology 1990-12, Vol.111 (4), p.429-440
Main Author: Rabel, Robert J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Classical literature
Divinity
Embassies
Greek literature
Homer (C 8th Century BC)
Homeric epics
Literary criticism
Literature
Poetry
Priests
Reconciliation
Sacrifices
Theme
Wrath
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Summary:Achilles' victorious achievement in Book 24 of the "Iliad" is conveyed, at least in part, by Homer as the successful emulation of a precedent for the proper termination of wrath provided by the god Apollo in Book 1. An analysis of this theme is presented.
ISSN:0002-9475
1086-3168
DOI:10.2307/295239