5/21/2023 0 Comments Haynes a thousand ships![]() ![]() Many a brave soul did it send hurrying down to Hades, and many a hero did it yield a prey to dogs and vultures, for so were the counsels of Jove fulfilled from the day on which the son of Atreus, king of men, and great Achilles, first fell out with one another. ![]() Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. ![]() This is a must read for fans of greek mythology, especially those looking for a new perspective of a classic story. the writing provides such a vivid characterisation that, even in the shortest of chapters/stories, i felt so connected to the women. ![]() as calliope answers the pleas of a poet, she provides a compilation of the many women - goddesses, greeks, and trojans alike - whose lives were affected by the war.Īnd although this isnt told in chronological order, but rather an anthology of stories, the narrative is quite exceptional. whilst classic myths tell about the glory and conquests of men, this focuses on the often overlooked presence of women.Įlegantly written from the narration of calliope, the goddess of epic poetry, the reader is given a unique perspective that is often ignored. This retelling of the trojan war, including the actions that lead up to it and the consequences that followed, is quite refreshing. Sometimes it feels as if my hearts only purpose is to beat for greek mythology and this book is a gift, straight from zeus himself, to give me life. ![]()
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