Hi. Someone pointed something interesting some days ago, about the Heroic character -- a distinction must be made between the Homeric point of view and our...
Marcos Van Acker
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May 6, 1999 10:19 pm
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Yes, of course. the symetry is complete. That is a very good observation. What I wonder is does the action of Zeus fortell or compel the action of Agamemnon,...
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May 7, 1999 2:26 am
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It's not fair of Achilles to say that Agamemnon doesn't fight. Early in Book 19, Agamemnon is "weighed down by the wound he took in the rough charge / when...
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May 7, 1999 3:00 pm
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Hello Everyone I am new to this list. I can handle homeric greek but never seem to read as often as I should I am hoping that the comments on this list will...
ID
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May 8, 1999 2:54 am
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... Hello. The distinction you made is important. Yes, I think the action of Zeus foretells the actions of Agamemnon, not in terms of the will of the ...
Marcos Van Acker
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May 8, 1999 7:10 pm
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Dear Juan-- What I meant to convey is that the symmetry is either a theological OR an artistic device. I typed "of" in my original reply( I am a rather...
In book one line 129 there is the form dOi~si - if that isn't too barbaric a way to show the form ( delta, omega, iota subscript, circumflex accent, iota ) ...
ID
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May 30, 1999 8:14 pm
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In book one line 129 there is the form dOi~si - if that isn't too barbaric a way to show the form ( delta, omega, iota subscript, circumflex accent, iota ) ...
David M. Gordon
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May 30, 1999 2:10 pm
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... Isn't it third person singular ? Consider the line. This ionic iota is news to me,could you tell me more. The expected form would be dOi~ ? Other forms...
ID
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May 31, 1999 12:58 am
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M M Willcock says that it is the lengthened form of the subjunctive dO Chris Mortimer...
Zhonu@...
May 30, 1999 8:06 pm
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From: "ID" <wxyz@...> ... beyond ... Isn't it third person singular ? Consider the line. This ionic iota is news to me,could you tell me more. The...
David M. Gordon
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May 31, 1999 12:30 am
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M M Willcock says that it is the lengthened form of the subjunctive dO ... I.129 DW|=SI is the 2nd aorist, subjunctive, 3rd pers. singular. The Homeric...
David M. Gordon
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May 31, 1999 12:38 am
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Quite right! It is the2nd aorist subjunctive, because it is the protasis of a vivid future condition--The analysis is Benner's not mine. Thanks for the ...
Zhonu@...
May 31, 1999 1:12 am
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Quite right! It is the2nd aorist subjunctive, because it is the protasis of a vivid future condition--The analysis is Benner's not mine. Thanks for the ...
David M. Gordon
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May 31, 1999 1:32 am
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Yes but Does that answer the question ? I know it is 3s 2aor sub of didOmi- I could guess that from the context. But where did Homer get the idea for it from...
ID
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May 31, 1999 6:54 am
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Thank you. I have a Goodwin from before the other chap was thought of ( 19th century ) So Homer adds si on 3s aor2. I now see that common homeric endings for...
ID
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May 31, 1999 4:30 pm
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es but Does that answer the question ? I know it is 3s 2aor sub of didOmi- I could guess that from the context. But where did Homer get the idea for it from ?!...
David M. Gordon
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May 31, 1999 1:56 pm
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Thank you. ... My pleasure when I have a spare half-second. I have a Goodwin from before the other chap was thought of ( 19th century ) So Homer adds si on 3s...
David M. Gordon
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May 31, 1999 1:56 pm
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Thanks I think I see now that the form is no quite a unprecedented as I'd thought I think I have cleared it up to my satisfaction...
ID
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Jun 1, 1999 1:22 am
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I know it is 3s 2aor sub of didOmi- I could guess that from the context. But where did Homer get the idea for it from ?! ... Could you be more precise as to...
David M. Gordon
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Jun 1, 1999 10:54 am
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Thanks I think I see now that the form is no quite a unprecedented as I'd thought I think I have cleared it up to my satisfaction ... Very good. It occurs...
David M. Gordon
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Jun 1, 1999 6:13 pm
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Dear Lance: Thank you for your welcoming letters. How and when do I receive mail? Is it too soon to expect e mail? Why do I need a password? I enjoyed your...
Terence Miller
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Jun 23, 1999 4:25 am
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Dear Group, My name is Meg and I am 36 and live in California, and I am very interested in a study of Homer which will tie into both a study of mythology I am...
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Jun 23, 1999 2:08 pm
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I don't think the list is so organised and active at the moment. I am also a member of the James Joyce list. It is good for asking questions...
ID
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Jun 24, 1999 1:06 am
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Hi Meg! I'm afraid ID is right. I joined the list a a few weeks ago, and these are the first postings I have seen. I've been active on some other literature...
Jim Bohannon
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Jun 23, 1999 5:37 pm
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In a message dated 6/23/1999 11:37:30 AM, you wrote: <<A question -- is anybody on this particular list reading Homer right now? If you are, can we talk about...
PromisSeas@xxx.xxx
Jun 23, 1999 5:53 pm
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Meg, I may just throw my hat into the ring and join you. I'm pretty overextended on reading right now...but what the heck! Hmmm..."mythological aspects". I...
Jim Bohannon
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Jun 23, 1999 6:59 pm
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Let's start at the very beginning. Bk 1 line 1 Mousa moi ..... Please talk about the Greek as much as you like ( anyone with a didactic itch here is your...
ID
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Jun 24, 1999 5:38 am
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In a message dated 6/23/1999 5:04:31 PM, you wrote: <<Let's start at the very beginning. Bk 1 line 1 Mousa moi ..... Please talk about the Greek as much as you...