The Iliad - what is it really about?

The Iliad - Homer's epic poem of Achilles and the Trojan War. It was the Bible of its day, but what is it really about? Spoilers! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26F99D743DDB5026 Here I summarise the plot of the Iliad, which may surprise and disappoint those who thought that it was the story of the Trojan War, and then describe and illustrate one of its main themes: the glory and tragedy of war; and then go on to point out the crucial scene of the poem, in which Priam begs for the return of the body of his son, and argue that this is actually the scene that gives meaning to the piece. Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me to make. ▼ Follow me... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere, plus you get notice of uploads. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Lindybeige (it's a 'page' and now seems to be working). Google+: "google.com/+lindybeige" website: www.LloydianAspects.co.uk Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeige?sub_confirmation=1 http://www.youtube.com/user/"Lindybeige"