Iliad of Homer

Course No. 301 (12 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture)
Taught by Elizabeth Vandiver
Whitman College
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
1. Introduction to Homeric Epic
2. The Homeric Question
3. Glory, Honor, and the Wrath of Achilles
4. Within the Walls of Troy
5. The Embassy to Achilles
6. The Paradox of Glory
7. The Role of the Gods
8. The Longest Day
9. The Death of Patroklos
10. Achilles Returns to Battle
11. Achilles and Hektor
12. Enemies' Tears—Achilles and Priam