Troy but for Real: The Best Scene in the Iliad

<p>If I were making a movie of the <em>Iliad </em>(a good one, not the Brad Pitt version of <em>Troy</em>), there's no question the trailer would have to include today's central scene: Hector and Andromache on the wall. This is the money shot that reveals the poem in its full greatness, honest and sober about the realities of war but capable of mourning with those who suffer defeat. The Trojans might be the most interesting part of the poem, especially for what they reveal about the problems of polytheism and the contrast it poses to the Christian gospel. All this and more on our second-to-last <em>Iliad </em>episode.</p> <p>Watch my interview on the Ben Shapiro Sunday Special: <a href="https://youtu.be/5qjDUhzJqgc?si=T8JBpdXzc1dlfCzy">https://youtu.be/5qjDUhzJqgc?si=T8JBpdXzc1dlfCzy</a></p> <p>Check out our sponsor, the Ancient Language Institute (now offering Old English instruction!): <a href="https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/">https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/</a></p> <p>Pre-order my new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: <a href="https://a.co/d/2QccOfM">https://a.co/d/2QccOfM</a></p> <p>Subscribe to my joint Substack with Andrew Klavan (no relation): <a href="https://thenewjerusalem.substack.com">https://thenewjerusalem.substack.com</a></p> <p>Subscribe to be in the mailbag: <a href="https://rejoiceevermore.substac.com">https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com</a></p> <p> </p>