Beware of Birds in Homeric Poetry
Heroes in Homeric poetry need to make contact with gods and goddesses. Sometimes, gods like to take the shape of a bird or send a bird as a message. Read more
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Spring for the ancient Greeks
"Winter made fun of Spring and mocked her... Spring replied, 'Indeed, that is exactly why mankind would be glad to get rid of you, whereas even the mere mention of my name is enough to bring them pleasure. By Zeus, there is no name more pleasant than mine! That is why they think fondly of me when I am gone and give thanks when I appear again.’" Following our previous… Read more