HOMER AND ACHILLES’ AMBUSH OF TROILUS: CONFRONTING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
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DOI: 10.1017/s0017383517000225
Abstract: A commonly attested episode in ancient art and literature is the brutal death of Troilus at the hands of Achilles. Priam's son is mostly depicted as a defenceless pais (‘young man’ or ‘boy’), slain in… read more here.
Keywords: achilles ambush; troilus confronting; ambush troilus; elephant room ... See more keywords