Iliad: Book 9 | The Embassy to Achilles

Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about the embassy to Achilles in Book 9. In this episode we will discuss: What happens in book nine? Who is Phoenix? What is the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus? What effect does the embassy have on Achilles? What else should be noted in the…

Iliad: Book 8 | The Tide of Battle Turns

Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about the tide of battle turns in Book 8. In this episode we will discuss: What happens in book eight? Do the Achaeans actually need Achillies? What is the relationship between Athena and Zeus? What else should be observed in book eight? Want our whole…

Iliad: Book 7 | Ajax Duels with Hector

Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about the duel between Ajax and Hector in Book 7. In this episode we will discuss: What happens in book 7? What does Nestor, the old Achaean war chief, say to Hector? The duel between Ajax and Hector. How the end of book seven introduces…

Iliad: Book 6 | Hector Returns to Troy

Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about Hector returning to Troy. In this episode we will discuss: What happens in book six? What should be noted in the duel between Glaucus and Diomedes? What may be noted in Helen’s lament to Prince Hector? What lesson does Homer provide by Hector returning…

Iliad: Book 5 | Diomedes Fights the Gods

Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Grayson Quay. Grayson Quay Grayson Quay is a writer and News and Opinion Editor for the Daily Caller. He earned his M.A. from Georgetown University in 2019. Book Five Diomedes Fights the Gods Now take heart, Diomedes, fight it out with the Trojans! Deep in your…