Your remark that The Iliad was meant as "a rousing story told over beer" reminded me of Dio Chrysostom's 11th discourse. I find Dio totally convincing.
Now Poseidon is the god of Water, and he rescues Aeneas by splashing water on Achilles' face, waking him up.
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Date: 2025-04-07 10:28 am (UTC)Your remark that The Iliad was meant as "a rousing story told over beer" reminded me of Dio Chrysostom's 11th discourse. I find Dio totally convincing.
Now Poseidon is the god of Water, and he rescues Aeneas by splashing water on Achilles' face, waking him up.