In this post we present an original analysis of the dialogue between Thersites and Odysseus, appearing in the Second Rhapsody of Homer‘s Iliad. Continue reading “Thersites; one of Homer’s ‘counter-examples’”
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in the Homeric Epics
Here we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “The Homeric Automata and Their Implementation“, by D. Kalligeropoulos and S. Vasileiadou, taken from the impressive collective work “Science and Technology in Homeric Epics“, edited by S.A. Paipetis (Springer, 2008). Continue reading “Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in the Homeric Epics”
The ships of Phaeacia and their Technology as described by Homer
Here we present selected parts of the paper titled “Autagreton“, by Emmanuel Mikrogiannakis, taken from the impressive collective work “Science and Technology in Homeric Epics“, edited by S.A. Paipetis (Springer, 2008). Continue reading “The ships of Phaeacia and their Technology as described by Homer”
Mycenean Technology
Here we present selected parts of the paper titled “Mycenaean Technology“, by T.P. Tassios, taken from the impressive collective work “Science and Technology in Homeric Epics“, edited by S.A. Paipetis (Springer, 2008). Continue reading “Mycenean Technology”
Science and Technology in Homeric Epics
Here we present parts of the ‘Preface‘ of the impressive collective work “Science and Technology in Homeric Epics“, edited by S.A. Paipetis (Springer, 2008). Continue reading “Science and Technology in Homeric Epics”
Homer on Divine Will and the need for unifying mood among Men
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Homer’s Iliad. Continue reading “Homer on Divine Will and the need for unifying mood among Men”