Category: Blog
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The Trojan War
Back to ancient texts, with The Iliad. Archaeology provides little evidence that the Trojan War actually ever took place; it seems to be purely Homer’s literary invention, composed hundreds of years afer the purported events of a heroic Mycenaean age (c.1200 BCE). Modern excavations at Hissarlik (Troy level VIIa) reveal…
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The Prince of Myrgalen and the Lady of the Nine Isles
Lately I have been reading (sometimes re-reading) ancient texts, such as The Epic of Gilgamesh, which I commented on in the previous post. I realize there may not be any audience for these musings, but I have to read what interests me. However, sometimes I pick up something more current,…
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
To begin at the beginning . . . The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the earliest known recorded poems, arguably the first example of literature in human history. Written as early as 2700 BCE in Mesopotamia, even today it is incredibly fresh and relevant in its attempt to understand…
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Blog – Reading & Musing
What will my verse be? “That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” Professor Keating in Dead Poets Society. I have always loved this movie for Robin Williams’ inspiring portrayal of an English teacher. His eloquence and passion in defense of…
