单词 | Achaean |
例句 | Nor did they ever permit the Achaeans or the Aetolians to expand their territory, despite their merits. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Among other praises bestowed upon him by writers, Philopoemen, Prince of the Achaeans, is praised because in peacetime he thought of nothing except the ways of waging war. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Antiochus sent ambassadors to the Achaeans, who were allies of the Romans, to encourage them to remain neutral. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z I shall cite only the region of Greece as an example: the Romans kept the Achaeans and the Aetolians in check; they put down the Kingdom of Macedon; Antiochus was driven out. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z This matter came up for debate in the council of the Achaeans, where the legate of Antiochus persuaded them to remain neutral. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Sing how the unsightly black fuzz, like the Persian legions of Darius, sweeps over the Achaean mainland of girls barely into their teens! Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The Achaean League was in the Peloponnese and the Aetolian League in central Greece. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z In Book II of the Iliad, the god sends Agamemnon, king of the Achaeans, a dream urging him to dispatch his men into battle, promising that this will end Troy’s siege. Review | Political lies aren’t new, but the methods of spreading them are 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z Though this is much earlier than the Iliad, of course, an epithet for the Greek warriors is common there: "Long haired Achaeans." A Grecian Artifact Evokes Tales From the ‘Iliad’ and ‘Odyssey’ 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z He’s the Achaeans’ absolute best warrior, the heart of the army. War is Unavoidable—and Other Hard Lessons from Homer’s Iliad With the Achaeans at the doorstep of Troy, Helen prostrated herself before her new father-in-law and mourned her fate. Helen's Choice: Female Multiple Mating in the Natural World 2013-12-10T16:45:22.072Z When the Achaean League in the Peloponnese in Greece challenged Roman control of Greece and Macedon, Rome declared war and sacked Corinth, the League’s largest city, in 146 BCE. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The Achaean and Aetolian Leagues are independent powers, which the Macedonian can indeed check by garrisons in Corinth, Chalcis and elsewhere, but which keep a field clear for Hellenic freedom within their borders. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z Some scholars suppose them to have been of Achaean race, but they were more probably the aborigines of Laconia who had been enslaved by the Achaeans before the Dorian conquest. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z The non-Dorian dialects, Ionic, Attic and the various forms of Aeolic, are regarded as relatively closely akin, and go by the common name “Achaean.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z On his accession he had to face a coalition which the two great leagues, usually rivals, the Aetolian and Achaean, formed against the Macedonian power. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z The city-states of the Achaean and Aetolian Leagues in Greece were the exception, fiercely maintaining their independence against the Antigonid rulers of Macedon. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The tradition is significant in regard to the origin and character of the Iliad, for in the Iliad we have Achaean ballads worked up by Ionian art. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z What is certain is that the Achaean Age forms an integral part of Greek history. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z As the scene which Homer depicts is prae-Dorian Greece, it is reasonable to call his language Achaean. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z The second league is further interesting as the precursor of the Achaean and Aetolian Leagues. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z Be it observed that Achilles has been praying for confusion and ruin to the Achaeans, and so invokes the deity of an older, perhaps hostile, race. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z After the Dorian conquest of the Peloponnesus, the Aeolian emigrants who settled in the north-west of Asia Minor brought with them the warlike legends of their chiefs, the Achaean princes of old. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z Thus the chief centres of Minoan and Mycenaean culture have passed into Dorian hands, and the chief seats of Achaean power are included in Dorian states. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z To what local variety of Achaean Homeric Greek belonged it is idle to ask. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z The Achaean League was likewise highly organized; joint action was strictly limited, and the individual cities had sovereign power over internal affairs. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Ridgeway, however, has little difficulty in proving that the Achaeans themselves were tall fair Celts from Central Europe. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z At a subsequent period they joined the Aetolian League, but persistently refused to identify themselves with the Achaeans. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z The Homeric heroes are Achaeans, a fair-haired Celtic race, whose home was in the Danube valley, where they had learned the use of iron. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z The great national names are different: instead of Achaeans, Argives, Danai, we find Hellenes, subdivided into Dorians, Ionians, Aeolians—names either unknown to Homer, or mentioned in terms more significant than silence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z Under the Empire, Argos was the headquarters of the Achaean synod, and continued to be a resort of Roman merchants. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" To Aratus is due the credit of having made the Achaean League an effective instrument against tyrants and foreign enemies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" In return for the excesses of the democracies Rome dissolved the league, which, however, was allowed to revive under Augustus, and merged with the other central Greek federations in the Achaean synod. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" If the Achaeans were a conquering class ruling over a Pelasgian population, we should expect to find this difference of race a prominent feature in Homeric society. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z The historical divergences of Achaean into Aeolian and Ionic were later than the Migration, and were due to the well-known effects of change of soil and air. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z It was the southernmost of the Achaean colonies, founded either by Croton or direct from Greece itself. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" Similarly the various cities were divided in their allegiance between the Achaean and the Aetolian leagues, with the result that Arcadia became the battleground of these confederacies, or fell a prey to Sparta and Macedonia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" In referring to presents, that is the division of the spoils, Achilles always leaves the division, not to Agamemnon or some other basileus, but to the "sons of the Achaeans," the people. The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State Greek tradition explained the overthrow of the Achaean system by an invasion of the Peloponnese by the Dorians, a northern tribe, which had found a temporary home in Doris. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z While our Civil War was still raging he began a 'History of Federal Government,' which was to extend from the Achaean League "to the disruption of the United States." Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 Apollo and his sister, again, corresponded to the Pelasgian and Achaean divinities of sun and moon, whom the Phoenician Dionysus and Demeter superseded, or with whose worship theirs was blended. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" The Achaean Confederacy was won over to the side of Rome, and Flamininus succeeded in forcing Philip to evacuate his position in Epirus and to withdraw into Thessaly. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Achaeans together with Dorians settled in central Crete. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" The Achaeans may or may not have been Greek in blood. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Then the sweet singing of the Sirens was borne over the sea, 'Hither, come hither, renowned Ulysses, Great glory of the Achaean name. Tales of Troy and Greece In Argos and other cities of Argolis the descendants of the Achaean chiefs were taken into political partnership, but a tradition of race-feud lasted till historic times. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" These Illyrians were allied with the kingdom of Macedonia and sided with the latter in its wars with Epirus and the Aetolian and Achaean Confederacies. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. As a member of the Achaean league it was besieged by the Aetolians in 220 B.C., and was on several occasions the seat of the federal assemblies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" It may seem to imply that the civilization disclosed in the excavations at Mycenae is Achaean in character, and that it is to be connected with the Pelopid dynasty to which Agamemnon belonged. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z But Teucer, Meriones, and Ulysses were the best archers of the Achaeans. Tales of Troy and Greece His father was the companion of Philopoemen, the heroic leader of the Achaean league, sometimes styled "the last of the Greeks," the Kosciusko of the old world. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe Conversely, the war had established friendly relations and coöperation between Rome and the foes of Macedon, the Aetolian and Achaean Confederacies, which rejoiced in the accession of such a powerful friend. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. This action is severely commented upon by the Achaean Press in general. The Casual Ward academic and other oddments However this may be, the Achaeans of historical times spoke a dialect akin to that of northern Elis and of the Greeks on the north side of the Corinthian gulf. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Then they would have fled, but Nestor cried: 'Hold, flee not, young lords of the Achaeans! Tales of Troy and Greece Also the Aetolian and Achaean leagues, which occurred in the later development of Greece, after the Macedonian conquest, were serious attempts for federal unity. History of Human Society But in 147 the Achaean assembly tempestuously refused to carry out the orders of the Roman ambassadors, in spite of the fact that the Macedonian revolt had been crushed. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. They declare that nothing will satisfy Achaean aspirations but the annexation of Helen. The Casual Ward academic and other oddments Besides the Achaean Earth-shaking brother of Zeus in Thessaly there seems to be some Pelasgian or Aegean god present in him. Five Stages of Greek Religion The Romans, no longer needing the help of Greek troops, determined to break up the Achaean League. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight Himself too he knew joining battle with the foremost Achaeans, knew the Eastern ranks and swart Memnon's armour. The Aeneid of Virgil Philip of Macedon and the Achaean Confederacy adhered to the Romans, and the Aetolians were rendered helpless by an invasion of their own country. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The Achaean expeditionary force is to withdraw, and Helen is to be autonomous. The Casual Ward academic and other oddments No doubt the Achaean gods were influenced on their side by Cretan conceptions, though perhaps not so much as Ionia was. Five Stages of Greek Religion One long and lively piece was on the Achaean hero of a fantastic romance by Mr. Rider Haggard and myself: the Ithacan, the Stormer of the City. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) He shall drive his conquering chariot to the Capitoline height triumphant over Corinth, glorious in Achaean slaughter. The Aeneid of Virgil The Achaean Confederacy was one of the states where the feeling against Rome ran especially high. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Achaean newspapers of all shades condemn the recent action of Poseidon in attempting to raise a storm. The Casual Ward academic and other oddments While the Homer we know professedly commemorates the deeds of Achaean heroes, everything about them is non-Hellenic. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 Joy, joy, thou herald of the Achaean host! Story of Orestes A Condensation of the Trilogy The Greeks of Cilicia, and the Achaeans and Phoenicians of Cyprus remained faithful to Assyria. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria The matter was referred to the Senate for settlement, but the Achaeans did not await its decision. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. I think he would have created out of his own imagination the life he pictures for his brazen-coated Achaeans. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 Son of the king who led the Achaean host Erewhile beleaguering Troy, ’tis thine to day To see around thee what through many a year Thy forward spirit hath sighed for. The Seven Plays in English Verse Let him woo some Achaean girl fair away among his own folk; let maidenhood be mine and the home of my parents. The Argonautica The rise of Greece was due to the blending of the Achaeans and other pastoral fighting folks with the indigenous Pelasgians. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria The chief specific causes for the change in the Roman policy are to be found in the troubles of the Achaean Confederacy and the reviving ambitions of Macedonia. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. And yet its chief personages seem all real men; they are clearly drawn, with firm lines;—says Mr. Dutt, as clearly as the Trojan and Achaean chiefs of Homer. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 The Achaeans every one Have heard this plainly from Odysseus’ mouth. The Seven Plays in English Verse From one man, Aratus, of the highest rank among the Achaeans, his wife, named Polycratia, was taken away and conveyed into Macedonia under the hope of a matrimonial connexion with royalty. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The earliest Achaeans were rude, uncultured barbarians, but the last wave came from some unknown centre of civilization, and probably used iron as well as bronze weapons. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria One such community was Sparta, and the policy of the Achaeans towards it in the matter of the restoration of Spartan exiles led to the Spartans appealing to Rome. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Let him woo some Achaean girl far away among his own folk; let maidenhood be mine and the home of my parents. The Argonautica Fore all the Achaeans, a right noble prey. The Seven Plays in English Verse The deliberations concerning a peace were put off, to a council of the Achaeans, for which a place and certain day were fixed upon; for the mean time a truce of thirty days was obtained. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 You must sail to Troy, to the Achaeans, to the armies of the Atreids. Philoktetes The Roman decision wounded the susceptibilities of the Confederacy without settling the problem, and the tendency of the Achaeans to stand upon their rights provoked the anger of the Romans. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. In Attica the feet are oft attacked, And in Achaean lands the eyes. On the Nature of Things Thou art to sail to Troy, To join the chieftains and the Achaean host. The Seven Plays in English Verse The same summer also Philip gave assistance to the suppliant Achaeans. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 But Philopoemen crossed it, not from ill-will to the men, but that they might be beholden to him and the Achaeans, not to Titus and the Romans. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans A senatorial commission dissolved the Achaean Confederacy as well as the similar political combinations of the Boeotians and Phocians, The cities of Greece entered into individual relations with Rome. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. So grand of mould There in the foemen's land lay Aeacus' son, For joy to Trojans, but for endless grief To Achaean men lamenting. The Fall of Troy And under pledge of his right hand hath ta’en And holds from me perforce my wondrous bow, The sacred gift of Zeus-born Heracles, Thinking to wave it midst the Achaean host Triumphantly for his. The Seven Plays in English Verse For the Achaeans very well knew, that the bold spirit of the Aetolians consisted entirely in words, not in deeds; and was more displayed in their councils and assemblies than in the field. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 It was with the Achaeans as with young horses, which go quietly with their usual riders, but grow unruly and restive under strangers. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Achaeans next desire to return home, but are restrained by Achilles, who afterwards drives off the cattle of Aeneas, and sacks Lyrnessus and Pedasus and many of the neighbouring cities, and kills Troilus. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica Chiefly the Achaeans mourned Peneleos; o'er the mighty dead they heaped A barrow broad and high, a sign for men Of days to be. The Fall of Troy One thing is manifest, the first o’ the host Lying forerunners of the Achaean band, Are brave with words, but cowards with the steel. The Seven Plays in English Verse I wish, Achaeans, that I could exhibit to your view the rapid excursions of this mighty monarch from Demetrias; first, to Lamia, to the council of the Aetolians; then to Chalcis. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Thus we find that Philip, king of Macedon, thinking to terrify the Achaeans into subjection again, if he could rid his hands of Philopoemen, employed some persons privately to assassinate him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans After this, the Achaeans pile him a cairn and hold games in his honour. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica Yet many heeded not Their chiefs, but fled, cowed by the Achaeans' might. The Fall of Troy The Achaean fleet Had else no hope of being launched to Troy Nor to their homes. The Seven Plays in English Verse The Eleans requested aid against the Achaeans; for they supposed, that, since the war had been declared against Antiochus contrary to their judgment, the Achaeans would first turn their arms against them. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 In these pretenses he openly took their part, and fomented seditious movements amongst the Achaeans in general against Megalopolis. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans This copy the Achaeans took as a result of their plots. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica Those Troyward-fleeing foes Whom he had followed slaying, left he now, And bade Automedon thither drive, where hosts Were falling of the Achaeans. The Fall of Troy Ah! but how shall I escape Achaean anger? The Seven Plays in English Verse Immediately, the targeteers of the Achaeans assailed and plundered the camp, and the rest set out in pursuit of the enemy. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans were dismayed, and in such difficult ground where the enemy had secured the advantage, despaired to get off with safety. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans When Homer had met him fairly on every point Hesiod said: 'Only tell me this thing that I ask: How many Achaeans went to Ilium with the sons of Atreus?' Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica Never, how long soe'er The Achaeans tarry here, will they lose heart; But when they see us skulking from the field, More fiercely will press on. The Fall of Troy But I his son, not less of might than he, Nor poorer in the achievements of my hand, To this same region following in my prime, Am scouted by the Achaeans and destroyed. The Seven Plays in English Verse The soldiers of the Achaeans, and Eumenes, held Salganea; and the few Romans, who had escaped, raised, for the security of the place, a little fort on the Euripus. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Diophanes being afterwards General of the Achaeans, and hearing the Lacedaemonians were bent on new commotions, resolved to chastise them; they, on the other side, being set upon war, were embroiling all Peloponnesus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans As a result a dispute arises amongst the Achaeans over the killing of Thersites, and Achilles sails to Lesbos and after sacrificing to Apollo, Artemis, and Leto, is purified by Odysseus from bloodshed. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica But now the Achaeans all Bade stop the fight, though eager still were both To strive for coveted victory. The Fall of Troy Augustus instituted an Achaean synod comprising the dependent cities of Peloponnese and central Greece; this body sat at Argos and acted as guardian of Hellenic sentiment. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The Achaeans and Eumenes' soldiers first surrendered, on the terms of being allowed to retire in safety. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 But afterwards in no long time, obtaining the support of the Romans, they abandoned their new Achaean citizenship; and as much as in so miserable and ruined a condition they could, reestablished their ancient discipline. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Aias then becomes mad and destroys the herd of the Achaeans and kills himself. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica Spears and javelins hurled Against him by the Achaeans harmless fell. The Fall of Troy All the ancient dynasties traced their descent from Poseidon, who at the time of the Achaean conquest was the chief male divinity of Greece and the islands. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 He then collected his whole force at Tegea, to which place he summoned a council of the Achaeans and their allies; at which were present, also deputies from the Epirots and Acarnanians. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Having acted here with great bravery, and great reputation to himself, he returned into Peloponnesus, where he found Philip beaten by Titus Quintius, and Nabis at war both with the Romans and Achaeans. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Homer answered in a mathematical problem, thus: 'There were fifty hearths, and at each hearth were fifty spits, and on each spit were fifty carcases, and there were thrice three hundred Achaeans to each joint.' Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica Her heart beat hard With sore misgiving, lest, as to the ships She passed, the Achaeans might mishandle her. The Fall of Troy The Achaeans, on the other hand, were tall, fair-haired and grey-eyed, and their chiefs traced their descent from Zeus, Who with the Hyperborean Apollo was their chief male divinity. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The Achaeans demanded the restoration of Corinth and Argos. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 But when Philopoemen came to command, the Achaeans, feeling themselves a match for the most powerful of their enemies, declined foreign support. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans "We are Achaeans of the army of Agamemnon," said he. Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew Even these the Achaeans hewed With axes, and in haste they bare them down From those shagged mountain heights to Hellespont's shores. The Fall of Troy This agitation induced the Romans to deport 1000 prominent Achaeans, and, failing proof of treason against Rome, to detain them seventeen years. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 If, Achaeans, I thought the possession of that island advantageous to you, I would be the first to advise the senate and people of Rome to permit you to hold it. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Some said he took the offer of the Gortynians, because the Achaeans chose other generals, and left him but a private man. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans This episode in history favored the growth of two leagues—the Achaean League and the Aetolian League. Outline of Universal History Straightway he stripped The armour from the dead, for friends to bear Fast to the ships Achaean. The Fall of Troy In Homer's Iliad he is described as of great stature and colossal frame, second only to Achilles in strength and bravery, and the ``bulwark of the Achaeans.', The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 They took but little pains, in their applications to the Achaeans; because, knowing their animosity against Nabis, they thought that they might be safely relied on with regard to other matters. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Then foreseeing the enemy would endeavor to steal scatteringly into the city in the dark, he posted strong parties of the Achaeans all along the watercourses and sloping ground near the walls. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans To them the Achaeans, who were supreme in Peloponnesus in the days of Homer, were allied. Outline of Universal History But still Penthesileia brake the ranks, and still Before her quailed the Achaeans: still they found Nor screen nor hiding-place from imminent death. The Fall of Troy This Hesiodic genealogy connects the Achaeans closely with the Ionians, but historically they approach nearer to the Aeolians. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Whatever pleasure the Achaeans felt on Argos being reinstated in the general council of Achaia, it was, in a great measure, alloyed by Lacedaemon being left in slavery, and the tyrant close at their side. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Awhile after king Antigonus coming down to succor the Achaeans, they marched with their united forces against Cleomenes; who, having seized the avenues, lay advantageously posted on the hills of Sellasia. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans They left the Achaeans on the south coast of the Corinthian Gulf, in the district called Achaia. Outline of Universal History Ah, but now Me shall some new Achaean master bear To fertile Sparta, or to thirsty Argos. The Fall of Troy This people had dwelt in the Aegean from the Stone Age, and, though still in the Bronze Age at the Achaean conquest, had made great advances in the useful and ornamental arts. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Thus, from the Achaeans also, the embassy returned to the king with a discouraging answer. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Manius, the Roman consul, after the defeat of Antiochus, requested the Achaeans to restore the banished Lacedaemonians to their country, which motion was seconded and supported by all the interest of Titus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Achaeans, with their Aeolic kinsmen on the north, established themselves on the north-west coast of Asia Minor, Lesbos and Cyme being their strongholds, and by degrees got control in Mysia and the Troad. Outline of Universal History And, as when After hard strain, a breathing-space is given To oxen that, quick-panting 'neath the yoke, Up a steep hill have dragged a load, so breathed Awhile the Achaeans after toil in arms. The Fall of Troy Antigonus' preoccupation during the Celtic invasions, Sparta's prostration after the Chremonidean campaigns, the wealth amassed by Achaean adventurers abroad and the subsidies of Egypt, the standing foe of Macedonia, all enhanced the league's importance. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 On hearing this Quinctius immediately set out, and despatched from Megalopolis a messenger to Diophanes, praetor of the Achaeans, requiring him to draw off his army instantly from Messene, and to come to him. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 This hostess having word brought her, that the General of the Achaeans was coming to her house in the absence of her husband, was all in a hurry about providing his supper. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Achaean League was at first made up of ten Achaean cities. Outline of Universal History And I, I will not dwell Hereafter in Olympus, not be named Thy daughter, if I may not be avenged On the Achaeans' reckless sin! The Fall of Troy Similarly the Achaeans could not check the incursions of Aetolian adventurers in 220-218, and when Philip V. came to the rescue he made them tributary and annexed much of the Peloponnese. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 In one column marched the mercenary soldiers and light infantry; in the other, the shield-bearers of the Achaeans and other states, who composed the principal strength of the army. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans at that time were at war with Machanidas, the tyrant of Lacedaemon, who, having a strong army watched all opportunities of becoming entire master of Peloponnesus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Soon a war between the two leagues broke out, when the Achaeans again called on the Macedonians for aid. Outline of Universal History The Achaeans' hearts Were terror-palsied, as the uptowering surge Now swung the ships up high through palling mist, Now hurled them rolled as down a precipice To dark abysses. The Fall of Troy Little wonder," they exclaimed, "that the Trojans and Achaeans should suffer woe for many a year for such a woman. Authors of Greece The Rhodians had on the right wing the Achaeans; on the left mercenary soldiers; and in the centre a chosen band of infantry, a body of auxiliaries composed of troops of various nations. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Polybius, the general's son, carried the urn, so covered with garlands and ribbons as scarcely to be visible; and the noblest of the Achaeans accompanied him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Hearken to me, great king; yea, hearken Atreides, thou noblest of all the Achaeans. The Frogs Then Streamed to a folkmote all the Achaean men At Menelaus' summons. The Fall of Troy But now it is time to make a banquet for the Achaeans in the light of day and then season it with song and dance, which are the crown of revelry.' Authors of Greece He then gave directions to Diophanes, to convene immediately a general council of the Achaeans, that he might settle some business with them. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans resented the misfortune deeply, and decreed to send and demand him; and, in the meantime, drew their army together for his rescue. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans They do not archaise as to the details of life, but "the Homeric poets consciously and consistently archaised, in regard to the political conditions of continental Greece," in the Achaean times. Homer and His Age Never man Hath seen their like, nor any man hath worn, Save thy sire only, whom the Achaeans all Honoured as Zeus himself. The Fall of Troy After the fall of the Cnossian Dynasty we know that a great dispersal of Cretans began, which was continued and increased later by the descent of the Achaeans into Greece. The Ancient East First, the Achaeans crossing the rivulet, made an attack on the Agrians; then the whole line passed the river, almost at full speed. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans obeyed their order, and stood fast; but the Illyrians were led on by their commanders to the attack. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The difficulty of the theory is increased, if we suppose that the Achaeans were the recent conquerors of the Mycenaeans. Homer and His Age On the sands There slept they, all the Achaean host, with heads Bowed 'neath the burden of calamity. The Fall of Troy Earlier travellers confused the natives with the Albanians; Niehbuhr, who had an obsession on the subject of Hellenism, imagined they were relics of old Dorian and Achaean colonies. Old Calabria Then Aristaenus spoke on the part of the Achaeans, and was listened to with the greater attention, because he recommended to the Boeotians no other measures than those which he had recommended to the Achaeans. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Again, if we examine the battles they fought, Philopoemen, whilst he was the Achaeans' general, slew more Greeks than Titus, in aiding the Greeks, slew Macedonians. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The description runs thus: The Achaeans have disarmed, before the duel of Aias and Hector. Homer and His Age Well fought the Achaeans all, Here, there, adown the ramparts: rang again The wide strand and the ships: the battered walls Groaned ever. The Fall of Troy Come, ye swift powers of retribution, come, And flesh you on the whole Achaean host. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles Achaeans, where are now those violent disputes, in which, at your feasts and meetings, whenever mention was made of Philip and the Romans, you scarcely refrained from blows? The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Lacedaemonians, thus encouraged, fell with a great shout upon the Achaeans, and routed their whole army. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans If Aias wore only a shield, as on Mr. Leaf's hypothesis, he could sling it on before the Achaeans could breathe a pater noster. Homer and His Age Friends, any other Achaean, whom ye will, Blithe will I face; but mighty Alas—no! The Fall of Troy Social war; the war made by the Aetolian League on the Achaean League. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) The Achaeans accordingly pitched their camp opposite to the gate that leads to Sicyon. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 This is that Lydiadas who resigned his power as tyrant, restored liberty to the citizens, and joined the city to the Achaean interest. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans If the Achaeans had thoroughly excellent bronze, and had iron as bad as that of the Celts a thousand years later, their preference for bronze over iron for weapons is explained. Homer and His Age If bidden of oracles the Achaean men Summon me, let us with to-morrow's dawn Fare forth upon the broad depths of the sea, If so to longing Danaans I may prove A light of help. The Fall of Troy Corinth, delivered by Aratus from the yoke of Macedon, joins the Achaean League; other states follow the example. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Thither Philip came from Demetrias, with five barks and one ship of war: he was accompanied by some principal Macedonians, and an Achaean exile, name Cycliades, a man of considerable note. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The affairs of the Achaeans being in this unfortunate condition, Aratus, who was wont to take office every other year, refused the command, though they entreated and urged him to accept it. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Achaeans to whom Homer sang had none of this sanguinary Pharisaism. Homer and His Age The remnant of the Achaean army had taken refuge in CORINTH. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. Deportation of a thousand Achaeans to Rome; among them is Polybius, the historian, who there finds patrons and friends. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) This was a body of Achaeans, lately posted there, consisting of about five hundred young men, selected out of all the states. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Mantineans were the first that requested his aid; and when he entered their city by night, they aided him to expel the Achaean garrison, and put themselves under his protection. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Achaean chiefs then hold council, and Agamemnon sends the embassy to Achilles. Homer and His Age At this time the Achaeans were quarrelling with Sparta. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. All the Peloponnesus is included in the Achaean League, which attains its apogee. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Thus, their design proving fruitless, they dismissed the Achaeans, and returned to their ships. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans, in virtue of a defensive treaty of alliance, sent to demand succors, as they expected every day that the Aetolians would attempt to enter Peloponnesus, from the territory of Megara. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In speaking to Nestor, Agamemnon awakens sympathy: "Me, of all the Achaeans, Zeus has set in toil and labour ceaselessly." Homer and His Age The Achaean host is snoring to a man: But sweet sleep came not nigh to Atreus' son, Who pondered many things within his heart. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 The Achaei originally inhabited the neighborhood of Argos; when driven thence by the Heraclidae, they retired among the Ionians, expelled the natives, and seized their thirteen cities, forming the Achaean League. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Thus, notwithstanding the alliance concluded by the Achaeans with the Romans, two of their cities, and those of the greatest consequence, Argos and Corinth, were still in the hands of Philip. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans meeting again in assembly at Argos, and Cleomenes having come from Tegea, there were great hopes that all differences would be composed. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In the Trojan camp Hector has called a council, and asked for a volunteer spy to seek intelligence among the Achaeans. Homer and His Age At this point, a couple of lines of Homer go the round of the company: Ev'n fair-haired Niobe forgat not food, and Not fasting mourn th' Achaeans for their dead. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 That line of Homer keeps coming to your lips: Small blame to Trojan or to greaved Achaean, if such happiness as this was to be the reward of their toils and sufferings. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 The Achaeans had the greater influence as intercessors; inasmuch as they were resolved, in case they could not procure peace for the Botians, to join them in the war. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The news, being brought to him, disturbed him very much; for he perceived the city inclining to Cleomenes, and willing to be rid of the Achaeans. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Odysseus sees him approach; he and Diomede lie down among the dead till Dolon passes, then they chase him towards the Achaean camp and catch him. Homer and His Age Ask Homer what I was, when I sailed with the Achaeans. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 "Sing, O Muse, the destructive wrath of Achilles, son of Peleus, which brought countless woes upon the Achaeans." The Coming of Cuculain He was now pent up almost within the walls of his capital, while he saw the Achaeans domineering over the whole Peloponnesus. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 This was that Philopoemen who was afterward chief of the Achaeans and a man of the greatest reputation amongst the Greeks, as I have refuted in his own life. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans But, on the other hand, the critics refuse to believe that, in the Iliad and Odyssey, we possess the heroic Achaean legends handled by one great poet. Homer and His Age The Achaean league had been goaded into hostilities with Rome, by means similar to those employed against Carthage. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo She finds Helen in her chamber, weaving at a mighty loom, and embroidering on tapestry the adventures of the siege—the battles of horse-taming Trojans and bronze-clad Achaeans. Helen of Troy He promised the aid required; but, instead of a peace with the Achaeans, a cessation of hostilities was obtained, to last until the war with Philip should be concluded. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Having said this, he sent the two men to Messene with a herald from himself, offering the Megalopolitans their city again, if they would forsake the Achaean interest, and be on his side. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Sir Richard's argument would have been logical if many efforts by many hands, in many ages, in England, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, and Germany did actually produce true parallels to the Achaean epics. Homer and His Age She pretends to take the Greek cities of the Achaean league and the AEtolians under her protection as allies. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo Then Priam, assuring Helen that he holds her blameless, bids her name to him her kinsfolk and the other Achaean warriors. Helen of Troy To the Roman general, six hundred Cretans were given by Nabis, who agreed with the praetor of the Achaeans to a cessation of arms for four months, and thus they departed from the conference. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The event justified his opinion; for next summer, when the Achaeans began their expedition again, the Acarnanians immediately made peace with them. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The French national epics, like those of the Achaeans, deal mainly with legends of a long past legendary age. Homer and His Age Yes, I will, replied Symmachus, and therefore command you to stand by me, who enjoy the most pleasant part of all the Achaean Sea. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies She remained in Egypt, and Achaeans and Trojans fought for a mere shadow, formed by the Gods out of clouds and wind. Helen of Troy The fight continued doubtful a long time: the Achaeans, one thousand in number, drove back the four hundred from their position. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 After this, at the request of the Achaeans, he marched with them into Acarnania, and there collected great spoils, and defeated the Acarnanians in battle. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Each host, French and Achaean, is heartily homesick. Homer and His Age As when he says "Sons of the Achaeans" for Achaeans, and the "Herculean might" for Hercules. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies Theagenes was shocked by the Homeric description of the battle in which the gods fought as allies of the Achaeans and Trojans. Myth, Ritual and Religion — Volume 1 When near Cleonae he was met by the praetor, Aristaenus, with ten thousand Achaean foot and one thousand horse; and having joined forces, they pitched their camp at a small distance from thence. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Achaeans kept guard in the Acro-Corinthus with a body of four hundred soldiers, and fifty dogs with as many keepers. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In places the reproaches hurled by the peers at Charles read like paraphrases of those which the Achaean princes cast at Agamemnon. Homer and His Age The first division of them is into such as are single, as Israel, Athens, Lacedaemon, etc.; and such as are by leagues, as those of the Achaeans, AEtolians, Lycians, Switz, and Hollanders. The Commonwealth of Oceana In Achaean Pharae he found some thirty squared stones, named each after a god. Myth, Ritual and Religion — Volume 1 To the nation of the Thessalians, besides the enjoyment of liberty, the Achaean part of Phthiotis was granted, excepting Phthiotian Thebes and Pharsalus. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 And sending for Aratus, he resigned the government, and incorporated his city into the Achaean community. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In the Iliad Agamemnon's character is consistently presented from beginning to end, presented, I think, as it could only be by a great poet of the feudal Achaean society in Europe. Homer and His Age Homer himself shows us Odysseus telling a feigned, but obviously not improbable, tale of an Achaean raid on Egypt. The World's Desire The patriarchal head of each family performed the sacrifices for his household, the king for the state, the ruler of Mycenae, Agamemnon, for the whole Achaean host encamped before the walls of Troy. Myth, Ritual and Religion — Volume 1 A reinforcement of one thousand Achaean foot and one hundred horse, called out for the same expedition, came up at the very time, under a commander called Theoxenus. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 He made Ptolemy become a confederate of the Achaeans, with the privilege of command both by sea and land. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans They must have carefully pondered the surviving old Achaean lays, which "were born when the heroes could not read, or boil flesh, or back a steed." Homer and His Age These events, which are only known through Hebrew texts, must have worn a very different aspect in the eyes of Egyptians, and of pre-historic Achaean observers, hostile in faith to the Children of Israel. The World's Desire The Achaeans obeyed their order and stood fast; but the Illyrians were led on by their commanders to the attack. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls Now, the state of feeling of the Achaeans was by no means uniform. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The true cause of which was not the pique he was alleged to have taken at the people, but the ill circumstances of the Achaean affairs. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Human nature eternally repeats itself in similar conditions of society, French, Norse, Celtic, and Achaean. Homer and His Age Let us now, therefore, arm the sons of the Achaeans. The Iliad Awhile after, king Antigonus coming down to succor the Achaeans, they marched with their united forces against Cleomenes; who, having seized the avenues, lay advantageously posted on the hills of Sellasia. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls If he retired defeated by force of arms, let me ask you, Cleomedon, shall we, Achaeans, be able to withstand the Roman arms, which you, Macedonians, have not withstood? The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Then immediately the Argives voluntarily joined with him, and the Phliasians received a garrison, and in short nothing among all their new acquisitions held firm to the Achaeans. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mr. Ridgeway erroneously says that "no Achaean warrior employs the bow for war." Homer and His Age When they had quarrelled thus angrily, they rose, and broke up the assembly at the ships of the Achaeans. The Iliad They appear to have been the descendants of the old Achaean population of the country, and they were distributed into a hundred townships, which were spread through the whole of Laconia. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest These measures had the effect of strengthening his connexion with the Achaeans. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 But there the Achaean council gave a manifest proof of the great credit Aratus had with them and the good-will they bore him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The real point of interest is, as Cauer sees, that domestic preceded military uses of iron among the Achaeans. Homer and His Age You do not yet know the full mind of Agamemnon; he was sounding us, and ere long will visit the Achaeans with his displeasure. The Iliad They had early wrested Naupactus from the Achaeans, and had subsequently acquired several Peloponnesian cities. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest “Not every man is valiant every day,” he says; yet once engaged in battle, he bears him bravely, and his arrows rain death among the mail-clad Achaeans. Adventures Among Books Upon this, Aratus, mustering all the Achaeans present that were of age, hurried away to the aid of the city, believing that he should find the people ready to join with him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans They find the Achaeans demoralised by the wounding of Agamemnon, and they make a stand. Homer and His Age Thus he spoke, and the Achaeans roared applause. The Iliad He readily listened to the application of the Achaeans, and in 220 entered into an alliance with them. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The flight from Actium might seem as much a mere poet’s dream as the gathering of the Achaeans at Aulis, if we were not certain that it is truly chronicled. Adventures Among Books He, being in good credit with the Achaeans, was very desirous to invade Laconia, and for that purpose sent for Aratus from Athens. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Achaean chiefs are loath to accept the challenge of Hector to single combat. Homer and His Age Most noble son of Atreus, covetous beyond all mankind, how shall the Achaeans find you another prize? The Iliad A quarrel between the Achaeans and Sparta afforded the Romans a pretence for crushing the small remains of Grecian independence by the destruction of the Achaean league. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The famous judgment of Paris, the beginning of evil to Achaeans and Ilian men, is only mentioned once by Homer, late, and in a passage of doubtful authenticity. Adventures Among Books Also, the usage of the Mantineans by the Achaeans seemed not in accordance with the Grecian feelings and manners. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Many peoples have passed through a stage of culture closely analogous to that of Achaean society as described in the Iliad and Odyssey. Homer and His Age Tell him to get the Achaeans instantly under arms, for he shall take Troy. The Iliad Instead of seizing the tyranny for himself, as he might easily have done, Aratus consulted only the advantage of his country, and with this view united Sicyon with the Achaean league. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest “It is no marvel,” they say, “that for her sake Trojans and Achaeans slay each other.” Adventures Among Books Now Aratus, even in the lifetime of Alexander, had made an attempt, but, a confederacy being made between Alexander and the Achaeans, he desisted. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Both characters are reflections of feudal jealousy of the Over- Lord; both reflect real antique historical conditions, and these were the conditions of the Achaeans in Europe, not of the Ionians in Asia. Homer and His Age The dream went when it had heard its message, and soon reached the ships of the Achaeans. The Iliad That people were a species of freebooters, and the terror of their neighbours; yet they were united, like the Achaeans, in a confederacy or league. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest “You are Achilles, Peleus’ son!” said Ulysses; “and you are to be the chief warrior of the Achaeans,” for the Greeks then called themselves Achaeans. Tales of Troy: Ulysses, the sacker of cities Hereupon Cleomenes sent a herald to declare war against the Achaeans, and in the meantime missed very narrowly of taking Sicyon by treachery. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The conditions under which the Chansons arose were truly parallel to the conditions under which the Homeric poems arose, and the poems, French and Achaean, are also true parallels, except in genius. Homer and His Age Never when the Achaeans sack any rich city of the Trojans do I receive so good a prize as you do, though it is my hands that do the better part of the fighting. The Iliad The Aetolian League was a confederation of tribes instead of cities, like the Achaean. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Hold, flee not, young lords of the Achaeans! Tales of Troy: Ulysses, the sacker of cities And mustering the Achaeans, who were both in their persons unexercised in arms and in their minds relaxed and averse to war, he met with a defeat at Caphyae. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Be silent, lest some other of the Achaeans hear this word, that no man should so much as suffer to pass through his mouth…. Homer and His Age He it was who had guided the Achaeans with their fleet to Ilius, through the prophesyings with which Phoebus Apollo had inspired him. The Iliad The Achaeans now saw no hope of safety except through the assistance of Philip. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest But Teucer, Meriones, and Ulysses were the best archers of the Achaeans. Tales of Troy: Ulysses, the sacker of cities Upon which Cleomenes, saying this was mere mockery and affront, went away, sending a letter to the Achaeans full of reproaches and accusation against Aratus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans But Book VII. closes with the Achaean refusal of the compromise offered by Paris—the restoration of the property but not of the wife of Menelaus. Homer and His Age Then the god sent a deadly dart upon the Argives, and the people died thick on one another, for the arrows went everywhither among the wide host of the Achaeans. The Iliad The war which ensued between the AEtolians on the one side, and the Achaeans, assisted by Philip, on the other, and which lasted about three years, has been called the Social War. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest For the capture of Troy by the Achaeans had given great offence to the Assyrians, of whose empire it then formed part, and they were likely to retaliate. Laws For many of these were taken, and many were left; but two only of the leaders of the mail-coated Achaeans perished in returning; as for the battle, thou thyself wast there. The Odyssey Done into English prose The advice of Nestor is an appeal to the clan spirit—a very serviceable military spirit, as the Highlanders have often proved —but we have no information as to whether it existed in Achaean times. Homer and His Age Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. The Iliad He steered with his own hand the vessel in which he sailed towards the very spot where the Achaeans were said to have landed when proceeding to the Trojan war. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The exiles came again, under a new name, no longer Achaeans, but Dorians,—a name which they derived from Dorieus; for it was he who gathered them together. Laws And he sang how the sons of the Achaeans poured forth from the horse, and left the hollow lair, and sacked the burg. The Odyssey Done into English prose According to Nestor these had of old been the Achaean tactics, and he preferred the old way. Homer and His Age You forget this, and threaten to rob me of the prize for which I have toiled, and which the sons of the Achaeans have given me. The Iliad In both these posts Philopoemen made great alterations and improvements in the arms and discipline of the Achaean forces, which he assimilated to those of the Macedonian phalanx. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest ATHENIAN: The Achaeans remained ten years, and overthrew Troy. Laws Nay none, though thou wert to abide here for five years, ay and for six, and ask of all the ills which the goodly Achaeans then endured. The Odyssey Done into English prose Sir John is not sure that Achaean spear-heads were not of copper, for they twice double up against a shield. Homer and His Age King Agamemnon, the Achaeans are for making you a by-word among all mankind. The Iliad The Spartans, feeling themselves incompetent to resist the Achaeans, appealed to the Romans for assistance; and in 147 two Roman commissioners were sent to Greece to settle the disputes between the two states. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest ATHENIAN: And during the ten years in which the Achaeans were besieging Ilium, the homes of the besiegers were falling into an evil plight. Laws So should I have gotten my dues of burial, and the Achaeans would have spread my fame; but now it is my fate to be overtaken by a pitiful death.' The Odyssey Done into English prose The ancient Achaean palaces were becoming the ruins which we still behold. Homer and His Age If you would have me do battle with Menelaus, bid the Trojans and Achaeans take their seats, while he and I fight in their midst for Helen and all her wealth. The Iliad In Peloponnesus, the powerful city of Argos and the Achaeans stood aloof. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Happy son of Peleus," answered the ghost of Agamemnon, "for having died at Troy far from Argos, while the bravest of the Trojans and the Achaeans fell round you fighting for your body. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Achilles, son of Peleus, mightiest far of the Achaeans, I am come hither to seek to Teiresias, if he may tell me any counsel, how I may come to rugged Ithaca. The Odyssey Done into English prose The story in the actual Iliad is that Zeus, planning disaster for the Achaeans, in accordance with his promise to Thetis, sends a false Dream, to tell Agamemnon that he will take Troy instantly. Homer and His Age I see that the Achaeans are subject to you in great multitudes. The Iliad Tisamenus, the son of Orestes, was defeated and retired with a portion of his Achaean subjects to the northern coast of Peloponnesus, then occupied by the Ionians. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Then the goddess shed grace and beauty over her that all the Achaeans might admire her. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Then didst thou make answer, swineherd Eumaeus: 'Queen, oh that the Achaeans would hold their peace! so would he charm thy very heart, such things doth he say. The Odyssey Done into English prose The panic was contagious; only Odysseus escaped its influence, and redeemed the honour of the Achaeans, as he did again on a later day. Homer and His Age Then the fight between Trojans and Achaeans grew furious over his body, and they flew upon each other like wolves, man and man crushing one upon the other. The Iliad He expelled the Ionians, and took possession of the country, which continued henceforth to be inhabited by the Achaeans, and to be called after them. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Your mother, when she heard, came with her immortal nymphs from out of the sea, and the sound of a great wailing went forth over the waters so that the Achaeans quaked for fear. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Yet first look to thyself and take heed that no evil comes nigh thee, for many of the Achaeans have ill will against us, whom may Zeus confound before their mischief falls on us!' The Odyssey Done into English prose But Agamemnon is unstable as water; again and again, as in Book II., the lives and honour of the Achaeans are saved in the Over- Lord's despite by one or other of the peers. Homer and His Age He bids you get the Achaeans instantly under arms, for you shall take Troy. The Iliad Of these, two of the earliest and most prosperous were Sybaris and Croton, both situated upon the gulf of Tarentum, and both of Achaean origin. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Before the Achaeans went to Troy, nine times was I in command of men and ships on foreign service, and I amassed much wealth. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original And as he thought thereon, this seemed to him the better way, to strike lightly, that the Achaeans might not take note of him, who he was. The Odyssey Done into English prose When Hector, in Book VII., challenges any Achaean, nobody volunteers except Menelaus, who has a strong sense of honour. Homer and His Age He was a little man, and his breastplate was made of linen, but in use of the spear he excelled all the Hellenes and the Achaeans. The Iliad The spirit of the Achaeans was at this time revived by Philopoemen, one of the few noble characters of the period, and who has been styled by Plutarch "the last of the Greeks." A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Thus he spoke, and the Achaeans feared no more. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original And likewise the Achaeans brought each one some other beautiful gift. The Odyssey Done into English prose We cannot tell how long previous to his own date the poet supposes the Achaean heroes to have existed. Homer and His Age That," answered Helen, "is huge Ajax, bulwark of the Achaeans, and on the other side of him, among the Cretans, stands Idomeneus looking like a god, and with the captains of the Cretans round him. The Iliad These reforms, as well as the public spirit with which he had inspired the Achaeans were attended with the most beneficial results. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Your mother begged prizes from the gods, and offered them to be contended for by the noblest of the Achaeans. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original But this I know well, that of old thou wast kindly to me, so long as we sons of the Achaeans made war in Troy. The Odyssey Done into English prose Mr. Ridgeway, as is well known, attributes the introduction of cremation to a conquering northern people, the Achaeans, his "Celts." Homer and His Age Son of Laomedon, the princes of the Trojans and Achaeans bid you come down on to the plain and swear to a solemn covenant. The Iliad The Achaean league still subsisted but was destined before long to experience the same fate as its rival. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Jove's daughter Helen would never have yielded herself to a man from a foreign country, if she had known that the sons of Achaeans would come after her and bring her back. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original There we sons of the Achaeans warred for nine whole years, and then in the tenth year we sacked the city of Priam, and departed homeward with our ships, and a god scattered the Achaeans. The Odyssey Done into English prose They, like the Achaeans, had heavy cut and thrust swords, but theirs were of steel. Homer and His Age When they had thus armed, each amid his own people, they strode fierce of aspect into the open space, and both Trojans and Achaeans were struck with awe as they beheld them. The Iliad After the fall of Macedonia, Callicrates denounced more than a thousand leading Achaeans who had favoured the cause of Perseus. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest My friends, this man has done the Achaeans great wrong. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Thus for the space of three years I hid the thing by craft and beguiled the minds of the Achaeans. The Odyssey Done into English prose The Trojans and Achaeans feast all night; the Trojans feast in the city. Homer and His Age If you do this, and if the Achaeans obey you, you will find out who, both chiefs and peoples, are brave, and who are cowards; for they will vie against the other. The Iliad It is in itself improbable that the brave Achaeans quietly submitted to the Dorian invaders after a momentary struggle. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Meanwhile the heralds were bringing the holy hecatomb through the city, and the Achaeans gathered under the shady grove of Apollo. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original What a tower of strength fell in thy fall, and we Achaeans cease not to sorrow for thee, even as for the life of Achilles, son of Peleus! The Odyssey Done into English prose The Achaean, with his great sword, shears off an arm at the shoulder. Homer and His Age Lying Dream, go to the ships of the Achaeans, into the tent of Agamemnon, and say to him word for word as I now bid you. The Iliad SOCRATES: Which difference caused all the wars and deaths of Trojans and Achaeans, and the deaths of the suitors of Penelope in their quarrel with Odysseus. Alcibiades I There are fifty-two chosen youths from Dulichium, and they have six servants; from Same there are twenty-four; twenty young Achaeans from Zacynthus, and twelve from Ithaca itself, all of them well born. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Hither, come hither, renowned Odysseus, great glory of the Achaeans, here stay thy barque, that thou mayest listen to the voice of us twain. The Odyssey Done into English prose He is there in midst of the pupils he harried to brains awake, trod into union; lo, These are his Epic's tutored Dardans, yon that Rhapsode's Achaeans to know. Poems — Volume 3 He bids you get the Achaeans instantly under arms, for you shall take Troy. The Iliad He sent envoys to the Achaeans, who were friends of the Romans, exhorting them to remain neutral; and on the other hand the Romans urged them to take up arms. The Prince If these Achaeans, Madam, would only keep quiet, you would be charmed with the history of his adventures. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original It was I that led him up out of Scyros in my good hollow ship, in the wake of the goodly-greaved Achaeans. The Odyssey Done into English prose And what shall we say of the Corinthians? the Arcadians? the Achaeans? Hellenica With this he went about among the ships of the Achaeans. The Iliad This question came to be discussed in the council of the Achaeans, where the legate of Antiochus urged them to stand neutral. The Prince Philoctetes was the only man who could shoot better than I could when we Achaeans were before Troy and in practice. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Alone Philoctetes in the Trojan land surpassed me with the bow in our Achaean archery. The Odyssey Done into English prose Though heretofore in matters of war despised by Arcadians and Argives, by Achaeans and Athenians alike, still on this day they led the van of the allied force like the bravest of the brave. Hellenica The Achaeans were angry and disgusted, yet none the less he kept on brawling and bawling at the son of Atreus. The Iliad Agias the Arcadian and Socrates the Achaean were both among the sufferers who were put to death. Anabasis You must have studied under the Muse, Jove's daughter, and under Apollo, so accurately do you sing the return of the Achaeans with all their sufferings and adventures. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original For it is now the third year, and the fourth is fast going by, since she began to deceive the minds of the Achaeans in their breasts. The Odyssey Done into English prose He was content to take a pledge of fealty from the Achaeans to this effect: "Verily and indeed we will be your allies, and follow whithersoever the Thebans lead." Hellenica It is not well that you, the ruler of the Achaeans, should bring them into such misery. The Iliad All the Arcadians and Achaeans who chanced to be with Cheirisophus left him and Xenophon, setting up for themselves and choosing ten generals of their own. Anabasis Anon he sang how the sons of the Achaeans issued from the horse, and sacked the town, breaking out from their ambuscade. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Even so I came, dear child, without tidings, nor know I aught of those others, which of the Achaeans were saved and which were lost. The Odyssey Done into English prose The Achaeans, who had now become friends with the Eleians, kept firm guard on the capital, so that the Arcadians had to retire without further exploit than that of ravaging the country. Hellenica Will not the Achaeans mock at us and say that we have sent one to champion us who is fair to see but who has neither wit nor courage? The Iliad First, the Arcadians and Achaeans, over four thousand five hundred men, all heavy infantry. Anabasis Take my advice, call the Achaean heroes in assembly to-morrow morning—lay your case before them, and call heaven to bear you witness. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Behold the fault is not in the Achaean wooers, but in thine own mother, for she is the craftiest of women. The Odyssey Done into English prose For the part played by Pellene as one of the twelve Achaean states at this period, see above. Hellenica Hear from my mouth," said he, "Trojans and Achaeans, the saying of Alexandrus, through whom this quarrel has come about. The Iliad Why, that they, the Arcadians and Achaeans, should make common cause, choose generals for themselves independently, continue the march, and try somewhat to better their condition. Anabasis So the two stood bandying hard words, whereon the Achaeans sprang to their feet with a cry that rent the air, and were of two minds as to what they should do. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Who knows but that Odysseus may some day come and requite their violence, either himself alone or all the host of the Achaeans with him? The Odyssey Done into English prose These were the ancient Achaean inhabitants, living in towns and villages, and managing their own affairs, paying tribute, and serving in the army as heavy-armed soldiers. Hellenica The Trojans and Achaeans were glad when they heard this, for they thought that they should now have rest. The Iliad Then Achilles went out upon the seashore, and with a loud cry called on the Achaean heroes. The Iliad Nestor son of Neleus," answered Telemachus, "honour to the Achaean name, the Achaeans applaud Orestes and his name will live through all time for he has avenged his father nobly. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original On the morrow call the Achaean lords to the assembly, and declare thy saying to all, and take the gods to witness. The Odyssey Done into English prose The ephors and the assembly concluded that there was no alternative but to assist the Achaeans in their campaign against the Acarnanians. Hellenica She found her in her own room, working at a great web of purple linen, on which she was embroidering the battles between Trojans and Achaeans, that Mars had made them fight for her sake. The Iliad Let the sons of the Achaeans, say I, fight fasting and without food, till we have avenged them; afterwards at the going down of the sun let them eat their fill. The Iliad Here then the Achaeans placed themselves in ambush. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Get thee first to Pylos and inquire of goodly Nestor, and from thence to Sparta to Menelaus of the fair hair, for he came home the last of the mail-coated Achaeans. The Odyssey Done into English prose The Achaeans none the less marched out in full force themselves. Hellenica Small wonder that Trojans and Achaeans should endure so much and so long, for the sake of a woman so marvellously and divinely lovely. The Iliad It may not be that the Achaeans should mourn the dead with their bellies; day by day men fall thick and threefold continually; when should we have respite from our sorrow? The Iliad Phemius was still singing, and his hearers sat rapt in silence as he told the sad tale of the return from Troy, and the ills Minerva had laid upon the Achaeans. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original And straightway he bade the clear-voiced heralds to call the long-haired Achaeans to the assembly. The Odyssey Done into English prose The elders of the Achaeans gathered round Achilles and prayed him to take food, but he groaned and would not do so. The Iliad When they reached the ranks of the Trojans and Achaeans they left the chariot, and with measured pace advanced into the space between the hosts. The Iliad My name will haunt you henceforth and for ever if the Achaeans rob me of my armour now that I have fallen at their ships. The Iliad Aeolus entertained me for a whole month asking me questions all the time about Troy, the Argive fleet, and the return of the Achaeans. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original But as for thee, the wooers make thee answer thus, that thou mayest know it in thine own heart, thou and all the Achaeans! The Odyssey Done into English prose Hector and all other Trojans and allies, shame on us if we are beaten by the Achaeans and driven back to Ilius through our own cowardice. The Iliad I deem that the parting of Achaeans and Trojans is at hand, as well it may be, seeing how much have suffered for my quarrel with Alexandrus and the wrong he did me. The Iliad Ulysses weighed out the ten talents of gold and then led the way back, while the young Achaeans brought the rest of the gifts, and laid them in the middle of the assembly. The Iliad A third Achaean leader is still at sea, alive, but hindered from returning. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original But we will neither go to our own lands, nor otherwhere, till she marry that man whom she will of the Achaeans.' The Odyssey Done into English prose Thus urged the Trojans lifted up their spears against the Achaeans, and raised the cry of battle as they flung themselves into the midst of their ranks. The Iliad Even though he escape the horrors of this woeful war with the Achaeans, yet shall his life henceforth be one of labour and sorrow, for others will seize his lands. The Iliad I will expound to the son of Peleus, and do you other Achaeans heed me and mark me well. The Iliad I cannot even think of him without loathing both food and sleep, so miserable does he make me, for no one of all the Achaeans worked so hard or risked so much as he did. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Howbeit Odysseus firmly closed his mouth with strong hands, and so saved all the Achaeans, and held him until such time as Pallas Athene led thee back.' The Odyssey Done into English prose For Juno darted down from the high summit of Olympus, and went in haste to Achaean Argos where she knew that the noble wife of Sthenelus son of Perseus then was. The Iliad They kept shouting incessantly to one another, and Nestor of Gerene, tower of strength to the Achaeans, was loudest in imploring every man by his parents, and beseeching him to stand firm. The Iliad As far as a man can throw a javelin when competing for some prize, or even in battle—so far did the Trojans now retreat before the Achaeans. The Iliad Who knows but what Ulysses may come back after all, and pay these scoundrels in full, either single-handed or with a force of Achaeans behind him? The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original So these twain stood bandying hard words; but the goodly-greaved Achaeans sprang up with a wondrous din, and twofold counsels found favour among them. The Odyssey Done into English prose For so, many an Achaean the less would have bitten dust before the foe in the days of my anger. The Iliad For he whose squire has been now killed is the foremost man at the ships of the Achaeans—he and his close-fighting followers. The Iliad It has been well for Hector and the Trojans, but the Achaeans will long indeed remember our quarrel. The Iliad Many of those about whom you ask are dead and gone, but many still remain, and only two of the chief men among the Achaeans perished during their return home. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original And the Achaeans will make thee ready all things without fail, a ship and chosen oarsmen, that thou mayest come the quicker to fair Pylos, to seek tidings of thy noble father.' The Odyssey Done into English prose Then he again came out, for he still loved to look upon the fierce fight that raged between the Trojans and Achaeans. The Iliad Olympus and look on in peace, but do you others go about among Trojans and Achaeans, and help either side as you may be severally disposed. The Iliad Now, therefore, that the son of scheming Saturn has vouchsafed me to win glory here and to hem the Achaeans in at their ships, prate no more in this fool's wise among the people. The Iliad Nestor," said he, "son of Neleus, honour to the Achaean name, you ask whence we come, and I will tell you. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Then all the other sons of the Achaeans held their peace, but Anticlus alone was still minded to answer thee. The Odyssey Done into English prose The spurs and crests of many-fountained Ida quaked, as also the city of the Trojans and the ships of the Achaeans. The Iliad So long as the gods held themselves aloof from mortal warriors the Achaeans were triumphant, for Achilles who had long refused to fight was now with them. The Iliad Noble Achilles, favoured of heaven, we two shall surely take back to the ships a triumph for the Achaeans by slaying Hector, for all his lust of battle. The Iliad I cannot indeed name every single one of the exploits of Ulysses, but I can say what he did when he was before Troy, and you Achaeans were in all sorts of difficulties. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Howsoever there are many other kings of the Achaeans in seagirt Ithaca, kings young and old; someone of them shall surely have this kingship since goodly Odysseus is dead. The Odyssey Done into English prose See you not how the Achaeans have built a wall about their ships and driven a trench all round it, without offering hecatombs to the gods? The Iliad Led by Hector, who was infuriated by the fall of Sarpedon, they made instantly for the Danaans with all their might, while the undaunted spirit of Patroclus son of Menoetius cheered on the Achaeans. The Iliad From this supply the Achaeans bought their wine, some with bronze, some with iron, some with hides, some with whole heifers, and some again with captives. The Iliad The sons of Atreus called a meeting which was not as it should be, for it was sunset and the Achaeans were heavy with wine. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Then would the whole Achaean host have builded him a barrow, and even for his son would he have won great glory in the after days. The Odyssey Done into English prose Sorry indeed were the Trojans when light failed them, but welcome and thrice prayed for did darkness fall upon the Achaeans. The Iliad At first the Trojans drove the Achaeans back, and they withdrew from the dead man daunted. The Iliad Up, then, and late though it be, save the sons of the Achaeans who faint before the fury of the Trojans. The Iliad Ulysses, noble son of Laertes, take it not amiss, for the Achaeans are in great straits. The Iliad And the heralds called the gathering, and the Achaeans were assembled quickly. The Odyssey Done into English prose With this he passed the trench, and with him the other chiefs of the Achaeans who had been called to the council. The Iliad As he spoke he sprang out far in front of the others, who then rallied and again faced the Achaeans. The Iliad Ulysses beat them with his bow and they flew onward to the ships of the Achaeans. The Iliad Patroclus did as his dear comrade had bidden him, and set off running by the ships and tents of the Achaeans. The Iliad But Odysseus, far away hath lost his homeward path to the Achaean land, and himself is lost.' The Odyssey Done into English prose Why should Achilles care to know how many of the Achaeans may be wounded? The Iliad Alas," said he to himself in the heaviness of his heart, "why are the Achaeans again scouring the plain and flocking towards the ships? The Iliad Meanwhile the Achaeans from their seats were watching how the horses went, as they scoured the plain amid clouds of their own dust. The Iliad Are you not afraid of the fierce Achaeans who are hard by you, so cruel and relentless? The Iliad Weeping for him he made harangue and spake among them: 'Friends, a great deed truly hath this man devised against the Achaeans. The Odyssey Done into English prose Let not the Trojans," he cried, "keep you at arm's length, Achaeans, but go for them and fight them man for man. The Iliad Then Juno sent the busy sun, loth though he was, into the waters of Oceanus; so he set, and the Achaeans had rest from the tug and turmoil of war. The Iliad The chariots of the Achaeans cut him up as their wheels passed over him in the front of the battle, and after him Achilles killed Demoleon, a valiant man of war and son to Antenor. The Iliad Son of Atreus, and all other Achaeans, I invite our two champion boxers to lay about them lustily and compete for these prizes. The Iliad Not for the marriage do I mourn so greatly, afflicted though I be; there are many Achaean women besides, some in sea-begirt Ithaca itself and some in other cities. The Odyssey Done into English prose "Put not each other further," said he, "to such cruel suffering; the victory is with both alike, take each of you an equal prize, and let the other Achaeans now compete." The Iliad Better let these, rather than the Achaeans, have them. The Iliad Nay, you shall prove it in person, for now he is gone the Achaeans will have easier work in killing you. The Iliad Then had the sons of the Achaeans taken the lofty gates of Troy if Apollo had not spurred on Agenor, valiant and noble son to Antenor. The Iliad And many brethren and kinsmen of the slain are in Argos, the pastureland of horses, and rule mightily over the Achaeans. The Odyssey Done into English prose Then the princes of the Achaeans took the son of Peleus to Agamemnon, but hardly could they persuade him to come with them, so wroth was he for the death of his comrade. The Iliad Hector, who of the Achaeans will fear you henceforward now that you have quailed before Menelaus who has ever been rated poorly as a soldier? The Iliad THUS, then, did the Achaeans arm by their ships round you, O son of Peleus, who were hungering for battle; while the Trojans over against them armed upon the rise of the plain. The Iliad Let be, my friends," he cried, "and for all your sorrow, suffer me to go single-handed to the ships of the Achaeans. The Iliad Thereon I wept and wailed, in a dream though it was, and around me were gathered the fair-tressed Achaean women as I made piteous lament, for that the eagle had slain my geese. The Odyssey Done into English prose Thereon the son of Peleus, when he had listened to all the thanks of Nestor, went about among the concourse of the Achaeans, and presently offered prizes for skill in the painful art of boxing. The Iliad They took their supper throughout the host, and meanwhile through the whole night the Achaeans mourned Patroclus, and the son of Peleus led them in their lament. The Iliad Thus did they make their moan throughout the city, while the Achaeans when they reached the Hellespont went back every man to his own ship. The Iliad He bids the Trojans and Achaeans lay their armour upon the ground, while he and Menelaus fight in the midst of you for Helen and all her wealth. The Iliad But as for the sheep that the proud wooers have slain, I myself will lift many more as spoil, and others the Achaeans will give, till they fill all my folds. The Odyssey Done into English prose It is they that have brought about this terrible war with the Achaeans. The Iliad Thus did he speak, and the Achaeans rejoiced in that he had put away his anger. The Iliad You two should be of all men foremost when there is hard fighting to be done, for you are ever foremost to accept my invitation when we councillors of the Achaeans are holding feast. The Iliad The princes of the Achaeans are here present in the midst of you; let him, then, that will fight me stand forward as your champion against Hector. The Iliad But we for our part will neither go to our lands nor otherwhere, before thou art wedded to the best man of the Achaeans.' The Odyssey Done into English prose I am thus abroad because sleep sits not upon my eyelids, but my heart is big with war and with the jeopardy of the Achaeans. The Iliad But I can see not a man among the Achaeans to send, for they and their chariots are alike hidden in darkness. The Iliad Are there no younger men among the Achaeans who could go about to rouse the princes? The Iliad Nestor son of Neleus, honour to the Achaean name, heaven, if it so will, can give us even better horses than these, for the gods are far mightier than we are. The Iliad There the goodly Achaeans abode twelve days, for the strong North Wind penned them there, and suffered them not to stay upon the coast, for some angry god had roused it. The Odyssey Done into English prose He laughed as he spoke and drove the horses over the ditch, while the other Achaeans followed him gladly. The Iliad It had been noised abroad as far as Cyprus that the Achaeans were about to sail for Troy, and therefore he gave it to the king. The Iliad He had driven towards the left wing of the ships, by which way the Achaeans used to return with their chariots and horses from the plain. The Iliad |
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