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The figure of Hector in Homer's Iliad: a compliment to humanity
| Summary: | Throughout our history, Homer's Iliadhas been largely associated with a military paideia. The figure of Achilles, to a large extent, and, to a lesser extend, the figure of Hector have both been used to exemplify this paideia. However, the present work intends to demonstrate how the figure of Hector does, in fact, represent more than a strong warrior. In the Iliad, Hector is presented with a strong spirit. This power is what allows him to overcome his own limits, leading him to face mythical forces that are physically superior to him. In this sense, Homer compliments humanity and establishes a basis for a human identity in the West. |
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| Main Authors: | Coutinho, Carlos Luciano Silva |
| Subject: | Homer Achiles military paideia Hector human identity Homero Aquiles paideia militar Heitor identidade humana |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | unknown |
| Associated institution: | Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Origin: | Boletim de Estudos Clássicos |
| Summary: | Throughout our history, Homer's Iliadhas been largely associated with a military paideia. The figure of Achilles, to a large extent, and, to a lesser extend, the figure of Hector have both been used to exemplify this paideia. However, the present work intends to demonstrate how the figure of Hector does, in fact, represent more than a strong warrior. In the Iliad, Hector is presented with a strong spirit. This power is what allows him to overcome his own limits, leading him to face mythical forces that are physically superior to him. In this sense, Homer compliments humanity and establishes a basis for a human identity in the West. |
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