Without actually reading the paywalls article, of context a classical enthusiast I would have to agree!
The subtle art of deception was historically considered a feminine trait, as opposed to the brute nature of masculinity.
Athena Minerva smiled upon Odysseus, bestowing upon him a manner of charm and wit unparalleled even in the world of his time.
His craft of deception and charm in the end did not need armies to conquer.
I don’t know where else the article might be going with this, though the story is a favorite!
If you missed it, an earlier post discussed choosing among the various translations of the Odyssey for whoever among you were curious…
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48848342
yepyoukno•29m ago
Without actually reading the paywalls article, of context a classical enthusiast I would have to agree!
The subtle art of deception was historically considered a feminine trait, as opposed to the brute nature of masculinity.
Athena Minerva smiled upon Odysseus, bestowing upon him a manner of charm and wit unparalleled even in the world of his time.
His craft of deception and charm in the end did not need armies to conquer.
I don’t know where else the article might be going with this, though the story is a favorite!
If you missed it, an earlier post discussed choosing among the various translations of the Odyssey for whoever among you were curious…
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48848342