Friday The Greeks believed that men could in heroic moments live as gods, with the sole exception being that they must some day die: immortality is the one thing denied them. Heroes are god-like in th… more →
Grand Strategy: The View from Oregongeopolicraticus wrote 1 month ago: Friday The Greeks believed that men could in heroic moments live as gods, with the sole exception be … more →
geopolicraticus wrote 1 month ago: Tuesday A medieval depiction of Oedipus: 'Sophocles long ago Heard it on the Ægæan, and it brought I … more →
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Catherine wrote 1 year ago: Whilst the rain battered down on Glasgow, I spent Friday afternoon baking. I’ve had a low mont … more →
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