Category: Poetry Project

Two: More than a Hero

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

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Sappho’s “He Is More Than a Hero” (7th Century BCE)   He is a god in my eyes – the man who is allowed to sit beside you – he who listens intimately to the sweet murmur of your voice, the enticing laughter that… Continue Reading “Two: More than a Hero”

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One: Rage – Goddess!

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

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 Homer’s Iliad (9th-8th Century BCE) Achilles’ banefull wrath resound, O Goddesse, that imposd Infinite sorrows on the Greekes, and many brave souls losd From breasts Heroique—sent them farre, to that invisible cave That no light comforts; and their lims to dogs and Vultures gave. To all… Continue Reading “One: Rage – Goddess!”

Category: Poetry, Poetry Project

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