Autolycus – roughly translated to lone wolf (self + wolf) was know for his great mastery and theivery. He was the son of the God Hermes, and… Read more “The Master of Thieves: Autolycus”
Tag: Odysseus
Sisyphus: Ancient Atheist?
While I working on a seemingly unrelated post, I was struck by the final line in a dialogue by the Roman writer, priest and politician, Plutarch. It’s… Read more “Sisyphus: Ancient Atheist?”
Odysseus and Argos: the War is Over, the Dog is Dead
The war that Menelaus waged against Troy was a long and bitter ordeal. It took ten years to win the battle, and the return was no easier;… Read more “Odysseus and Argos: the War is Over, the Dog is Dead”
Who Mourns the Sirens?
Sirens are often mistakenly thought of as a monstrous counterpart to the mermaid; evil temptresses lurking in the sea foam waiting to lure innocent sailors to their… Read more “Who Mourns the Sirens?”
Scylla and Charybdis: Between a Rock and a Hard Place.
Have you ever uttered the phrase: “Stuck between a rock and a hard place”? This common idiom used to describe a choice between two unfavorable options comes… Read more “Scylla and Charybdis: Between a Rock and a Hard Place.”
