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“You can go back to the earliest form of Western literature we have, Homer's the Iliad, and you can see this question of glory brought to stark relief.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: glory and revenge in history
For: Historians and literature enthusiasts
Key quote: “I mean, you can go back to the earliest form of Western literature we have, Homer's the Iliad, and you can see this question of glory brought to stark relief.”
The host references Homer's 'The Iliad' to illustrate the enduring human themes of glory and personal aggrandizement that have influenced historical figures like Jenghis Khan. This connection highlights how these themes are not only present in ancient literature but also in the motivations behind significant historical events.