Farewell blessing XXIV. ... In this, the narrator notes that upon Ajax and Odysseus" arrival, Achilles stood up in amazement at their unexpected appearance, walked from his chair with his harp still in hand, and received them in arms. ... Other elements, such as offering a bed, giving gifts to the guest, and a farewell blessing are omitted in the hospitality scene in Book IX of the Iliad. ...

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The tension between civilization and savagery lies at the heart of this play. Each character experiences the competing impulses that exist within all human beings: the instinct to live morally, act peacefully, follow the true and the good or the instinct to satisfy one's immediate desires, act viole...

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Vase painters were confronted with the problem of applying a two-dimensional technique to a three dimensional object. A number of vase painters have been successful in arranging their compositions to suit the available space. Some black figure artists include, Exekias: kylix, Exekias: belly amphora ...

• Word Count: 2963
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