Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 2 of 2

About this episode

This episode discusses mothering similes in the Iliad and their reflection in modern-day warriors, referencing the documentary Restrepo.

An discussion of Dr. Casey Due Hackney's essay on mothering similes in the Iliad and how modern day warriors reflect the same emotions as the depicted in Homer's work. The heart-breaking 2010 documentary, Restrepo, about the Afghanistan war is also referenced. Explore more Greek myth and epic retellings: The Homeric Chronicles , an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Homeric Chronicles Series

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Casey Due Hackney

Topics covered

• Achilles
• Iliad
• mothering similes
• modern warriors
• Restrepo
• Afghanistan war

Keywords

• Greek mythology
• epic retellings
• Homeric Chronicles

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Homeric Chronicles Series

Books & works: Achilles: Mother and Commander, Iliad, Restrepo, The Homeric Chronicles, Homeric Chronicles

Places: Afghanistan

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