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We’re back! And so is Achilles. But what is he back for? Join Brian, Shilo, and Jeff as we ask why the Iliad isn’t over, now that Achilles says his wrath is done. We discuss whether Achilles has a new cause for wrath, against Hector, for the death of Patroclus’, and whether this new cause is the same or different from his old cause for wrath, against Agamemnon, for the theft of Briseis. Are both causes for wrath based on an injustice? Who really is responsible for Patroclus’ death? We also consider how the gods use nectar and ambrosia to embalm Patroclus’ corpse and spare Achilles the need to eat. Are the gods’ bodies dead?
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