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Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 1 of 2

Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 1 of 2

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This episode explores the essay written by Dr. Casey Due Hackney where she discusses the "mother bird" simile in relation to Achilles and the book Achilles in Vietnam by Dr. Jonathan Shay. The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus (Patrokles) is also discussed.

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