EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Iliad Book 18
from The Homer Library · host Homer
In which the mighty Achæan Achilles mourns the loss of his dear comrade Patroclus, and his sorrow stirs the gods to intervene, leading his mother Thetis to seek wondrous armour wrought by Vulcan to restore his strength and glory. Meanwhile, the tide of battle swells around the ships, the Trojans debate their counsel, and the gleaming armour of Achilles is fashioned with exquisite artistry, adorned with scenes of life and strife that prophesy the fates yet to unfold.
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In which the mighty Achæan Achilles mourns the loss of his dear comrade Patroclus, and his sorrow stirs the gods to intervene, leading his mother Thetis to seek wondrous armour wrought by Vulcan to restore his strength and glory. Meanwhile, the tide of battle swells around the ships, the Trojans debate their counsel, and the gleaming armour of Achilles is fashioned with exquisite artistry, adorned with scenes of life and strife that prophesy the fates yet to unfold.
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