The ENTIRE Story of the Trojan War Explained | Best Iliad Documentary

[@TheLifeGuide]

Thanks for watching! *If you enjoyed the video, help support the channel by leaving a SUPER THANKS!* Remember to *Like & Subscribe* and click the *Bell Icon* to never miss an upload. *Timestamps* can be found below: *Timestamps* 📽 Intro: 0:00 The Trojan War 0:47 The Suitors of Helen 3:04 The Judgement of Paris 5:12 The Greeks Assemble 9:00 The Start of the Iliad 18:19 The Tenth Year of War 21:10 The Death of Hector 24:19 The Trojan Horse 27:30 The Fall of Troy 31:29

[@nyrdybyrd1702]

Jsyk, I subbed after watching The 12 Labors of Hercules (most excellent detail), am back for more, &’ll see you around.. thank you. ☺️

[@nicolae.cristoloveanu9912]

Love it, as the title shows its the best Iliad documentary out there. Thank you for the work you put in it is very appreciated, and I am sure it will be for years to come.

[@marianafaria6960]

I would like to translate this to Portuguese. Would it be possible for you to send me the text? I am a homeschool mom and have been trying to find an Iliad adaptatiob my kids would understand and like to read. Yours is beautiful, but my children only read Portuguese. :(

[@starcapture3040]

Helen and Menelaus would be lost in egypt before returning to sparta you should mentioned that

[@admirsljivic914]

@@marianafaria6960 l dont think it's appropriate for kids. The violence and betrayals are to for us to find the way to tell our children how not to be..You seem to be a great mom..You will find the way in a lovely Portuguese language to teach your kids the impact of greed versus kindness..

[@muzicloverarya]

Hector is my favorite character, bound by so many things. A very normal man with no great faults, could fall for the pressure and ties. In a way its the story of so many, even in our times.

[@danielking7138]

Yea Hector and Odysseus are the the best characters

[@mchiles91]

I was a big Hector fan until I read that he fled from Achilles. That cowardice turned me against him. He even blames the gods for his own fear, when really Athena is the one who acts to deceive him into turning and facing his death with honor.

[@themaestro3034]

Hector was the true hero.

[@Yunghamz]

Hector all day. Achilles bar his heel was immortal, guys would stab him in the chest and he would bend the sword like the terminator. Not sure why people would see him as badass. Diomedes was the real badass. Yes he got divine help but he used it to fight and beat the gods. Bro was out there like kratos

[@bloodthirsty5145]

​@Yunghamz that's not even true, achilles gets injured multiple times in the original telling of the story. The heel thing came later (in the aneiad but I'm not certain)

[@mangeshgaikwad5832]

It is amazing to listen to a story written by a blind man thousands of years ago! Also the paintings seen throughout the video are feast for the eyes! Keep up the good work man!

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

well I imagine it's somewhat based on real events. but yeah, probably most of the details are made up.

[@harrylane4]

It wasn't written by him, in that the story existed and was spread around the Isles for decades, if not centuries, before being collected and recorded by Homer. That is, provided, Homer was even a real person and not simply a collection of authors, which is just as likely.

[@ptfodity]

​@harrylane4 It's such a shame that modern people are so demoralized that they cannot conceive of great men like Homer or Shakespeare being lone men.

[@wyrdness1]

@@harrylane4 Also we only have a third of the story as collected by Homer whether a person, or a collection of persons under one name. The other two thirds are lost to time.

[@Rob_-dv6ei]

Helen: aw god I’m really worried about all these suitors. Odysseus: don’t worry, I’ll make a protection deal just for you! Helen: omg that’s so nice such a best friend move! Odysseus: w h a t

[@shadowvader3877]

He was way more interested in her cousin Penelope and in some versions having no interest in Helen from the start so no great loss for him.

[@garlicoshallots200]

@@shadowvader3877 true. Bro was just tired to be in unnecessary fights

[@Ulises-Gonzalez-3131]

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[@elle_722]

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[@aryanwanjari530]

Lol

[@OmkarBarge10]

I came across this video while reading ‘The song of Achilles’. Before starting the book, I had no information about the Greek Mythology. The only thing I knew of some relevance was the movie ‘Troy’ which I saw only because of Brad Pitt. This video has helped me a lot understand the characters, whilst reading the book. From the deepest bottom of my heart thank you so much for the beautifully and graphically explained Video.

[@ch00226855]

I'm also reading The song of Achilles and that's why i hope to know the whole story of Troy.

[@knockoutsister]

Lol same. Just finished the book and little bit confused about the whole war thing

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

Achilles regrets his choice of fame over long life telling Odysseus better the lowest Helot alive than the greatest warrior in hades

[@almircecunjanin6122]

THATS MY FAVORITE BOOK 😭😭😭😭I was sobbing at the end!

[@jackiehowe0505]

Same. I am reading The song of Archilles right now and found this. Loving every second of this video.

[@thegent8916]

This was incredibly well done. The idea that you were capable of capturing the complexities, of the Iliad, in 35 minutes is a feat in itself. Brilliant work, truly.

[@kselz7449]

Best comment right here -- 35 minutes and that was amazingly comprehensive!!

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

Particularly given the stunning complexity of the overall story, that is an excellent summary. The only thing I would like to add is that while it was a 10 year quest from the initial departure from Greece, the Acheans were only fully assembled on the plain in front of Troy in the 10th year. The other 9 years were spent either a/ trying to get there or b/ attacking other cities, as alluded to. And a couple of idle comments on this truly amazing story.. *It was quite rich of Achilles to be enraged about Patroclus' death, given it was his own obstinate pride which caused it *Of all the characters, Odysseus is by far the most complex and interesting.

[@jonbear7683]

Is that not quite true psychologically though, for Achilles guilt over the death of his friend to enrage him all the more? I think the characters are master classes in psychology and the nature of men. Feel like I'm learning a lot from this story

[@calebhowells1116]

I thought that they were all assembled during the first year as well?

[@billbaggins1688]

That's why Odysseus got his own sequel.

[@mariusgabriel1076]

@@billbaggins1688 how’s calles the sequel ?

[@simply_sarah04]

​@@mariusgabriel1076 "the sequel" is called the Odyssey. It's about his long voyage home from Troy.

[@irollneed]

As a Greek, I have to compliment your outstanding work on this video! Thank you for your effort and keep up the good work!

[@prestonjones4941]

Greek or geek

[@GlorytoSparta]

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[@davidcrooks8642]

It's a shame how far you have fallen from your ancestors. Greece is a joke on the global stage.

[@stevenmanglis7368]

@@prestonjones4941 wanker or Knob?

[@duoform]

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[@lilpp4791]

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Fr !

[@muwafaqmosa5303]

Facts

[@visiblecantom]

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[@KidIndia]

Thankyou for making this sir. I’m living in Turkey exploring the Roman and Greek ruins so your channel is really enlightening for me

[@mercyfulfate666]

That's amazing!

[@Aman-qr6wi]

तुर्की लोग मंगोलिया जैसे देशों से आए हैं। तुर्की सरकार को युनान की धरोहर यूनानी सरकार को वापस कर देनी चाहिए थी। ये सब जानने के बाद भी तुर्कि युनान देश का सम्मान नहीं करता है और तुर्की राष्ट्रवादी यूनानियों से घ्रीढ़ा करते है। ये अव्वल दर्जे की पाखंडता है।

[@PaulHipToBeSquareAllen]

Patara is jewel of a place.

[@dukagjini6610]

What is Greek ?

[@nezperce2767]

@@dukagjini6610 study

[@warcash9937]

I thought I was going to watch a Trojan War documentary and ended up listening to the intro music twenty times. You have no business having music that good as your introduction, it's fantastic!

[@alexvizhar1920]

I'm traveling to Greece and Turkey in 10 days. This documentary was exactly what I wanted. I can't wait to go see all those sites. Great work!

[@funxone6564]

Are those real

[@alexvizhar1920]

​@funxone6564 Yes. You can visit the different sites where all these happened.

[@Bear-foot1]

@@funxone6564yeah .

[@ritampramanik1]

Kudos to the creator of this video. The team behind it has done an exceptional job; it felt like I was watching a movie

[@simonsmith7251]

This was a fantastic video, you've packed in all the main points, explained the back story and the after events in 35 minutes, I've watched TV Docs on the Iliad that were twice as long and were no where near as informative... thankyou and keep up the great work....

[@dongilleo9743]

I enjoyed studying the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid, and all the other shorter stories of ancient Greek. It is a compelling collection of stories that have such wonderful complexity and detail. The Iliad and Odyssey are really just two parts of a much wider and bigger multigenerational universe of characters and events. The fathers of many of the Greek heros of the Trojan War sailed together with Jason in the search for the Golden Fleece.

[@wilcowen]

The Aeneid is roman

[@SéaFid]

​@@wilcowenHe meant The Aeneid is at least connected to the Greek literary tradition, do not argue semantics.

[@galt67]

Outstanding! An excellent 'score card' summary of who vs. who in what can be a complicated story. Really well done, and highly recommended for Trojan War fans. Thanks for posting!

[@ektorz]

Very well presented and thoroughly explained, keep up the good work!

[@TheLifeGuide]

Thanks Ektor 👍

[@coreyham3753]

Kudos for an excellent presentation of this classic tale. Very impressive.

[@lebo7972]

Hello @ektorzoildis5683 can i ask you a question all about the story of iliad?

[@ektorz]

@@lebo7972 Sure

[@ermioniburgess8720]

We did Iliad and Odyssey in school in the language of Homer

[@Ksmedes72]

These longer videos like the labors of Herucules and this are my favorite on youtube by far! Please give us more!!!!!

[@TheLifeGuide]

Thanks JubJub

[@harrylane4]

"Achilles' lifelong friend, Patroclus" Sure, that's one way to describe their relationship.

[@eriksatie7994]

There were no other stories to describe their relationship.do you know any story prove they had romantic relationship?

[@itzz_hilda]

@@blablablabla542 no they weren’t cousins, some think they were lovers while others think they’re just friends, but I’m pretty sure they weren’t cousins.

[@vatsilvsgi8606]

@@eriksatie7994 I mean, Plato himself called them a perfect example of "divine lovers". So, there IS evidence saying they were romantically involved. But you'll find arguments on both sides, and since it's legit fiction no one is "right". It's just kinda disingenuous to say there's no evidence...cause there's just as much evidence for a romantic relationship as there is for a platonic relationship.

[@mekangochiyev6943]

Yep, they might have been more than just friends…and why on earth are all of those ancient greeks and gods depicted almost naked?:)…

[@Audimartini]

@@mekangochiyev6943 why would gods need clothes

[@asaduppal5594]

The Iliad was essentially the Bible of the ancient world. It showed how leaders should treat their soldiers (Wrath of Achilles due to Agamemnon), the dangers of Hubris (Patroclus dying due to Achilles Hubris) and how one should treat the dead (Achilles not finding peace until Hector is returned and buried). It went so far that a successful Greek Admiral was executed because he could not retrieve the bodies of a sunken ship and therefore they would never find peace. Amazing tale.

[@guileniam]

Bible of the ancient west* Didn't mean much in Persia, or India at all

[@asaduppal5594]

@@guileniam not until Alexander the Great

[@guileniam]

@@asaduppal5594 even after Alexander. Ask any Indian or Indonesian about the Iliad or Homer and the generic population will have no idea what you're talking about. Ask them about the Ramayana or Rama they will all know. Similarly in China ask about Journey ot the west and it's common knowledge , ask about Homer and you'll draw blank faces

[@asaduppal5594]

@@guileniam Sounds like an education problem.

[@guileniam]

@@asaduppal5594 Different cultures. I'm sure if you ask the layperson in the west they are more likely to know Achilles and Hercules as opposed to Rama or son Wukong. In the Indo sphere and the sinosphere it's the opposite. Is education the reason why? Well a well educated person on historicsl literature would know both as well as the mesopotamian texts

[@opabinnier]

No. The Iliad does not tell the beginning of the Trolan war; it begins in the tenth and final year and ends with the funeral games of Hektor, way before any sign of the war ending. Remarkably, the centre of the whole work, as well as its climax, is the tragedy of the Trojan prince Hektor which is told with astonishingly detailed and moving humanity. This spirit is continued later in Athenian Tragic drama. It is this acknowledgment of the shared humanity and honour of an enemy which lifts Greek literature to its rank of true majesty.

[@ted_umeh]

You mean the funeral games for Patroclus*

[@opabinnier]

@@ted_umeh No. Achilles kills Hektor to avenge the death of his boyfriend Patroklos but eventually releases Hektor's body to king Priam. The Iliad ends "Hos hoi g' amphiepon taphon Hektoros hippodampoio."

[@opabinnier]

@@ted_umeh No. Hektor. See ending of book 24 and the Iliad. Last verse itself says "Hos hoi g' amphiepon taphon Hektoros hippodamoio." (Thus they concluded the funeral rites of Hektor, tamer of horses.)

[@nezperce2767]

PhD in Literature?

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@@nezperce2767 Better, PhD in KZbin Comment Section. 😆👌🏻

[@alicehardy9094]

Thank you! First video of yours I've played. I'm a new listener, new subscriber. Hearing this so simply yet concisely summarized allows me to thoroughly understand this story. At 73, although I LOVE history and have done so my entire life, I've always avoided these and the other stories I've read on your list of videos. I'm looking forward to your other videos.

[@Daniel-yc2ur]

It is such a shame this channel doesn't get more views! It's so well produced and excellently presented

[@grishnackh194]

My man, that was really the best Troy video I have ever seen. I can't wait to see the Odyssey tonight when I get home from work. And other videos of yours as well

[@shafqatmansoor9704]

Trojan War to life! From the epic battles and cunning strategies to the heroes like Achilles and Hector, it's a thrilling dive into one of the most famous conflicts of ancient times. Perfect for anyone fascinated by Greek mythology and ancient history!

[@peterjgeraghty]

Great job rounding up all of these paintings to illustrate the story. Thanks.

[@aleideannabezoen]

I remember having to translate the Iliad for school and the curriculum was so drawn out that it took forever and I felt very bored with it. Your video is amazing and has made me want to pick it back up years later and see what I was missing! Thank you, really great video

[@randallulrich]

Following the story of "The Iliad" is like trying to follow "War and Peace". You can't tell who the players are without a scorecard. Thanks for displaying "org charts" of who's who in this story. It makes it easier to follow the story.

[@yehudamyers4399]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you, would love to see the next one done on the Odyssey itself, keep it up!

[@LurdesRamos-vq7lx]

All this over a "*Woman*" 👈😬

[@ecnalnitram8306]

This a tragic tale of when simping goes wrong. Also, Apollo played himself by cursing Cassandra for not wanting to be with him. He even guided captain simp's arrow to Achilles' only weak spot, just to have everyone laugh at her prophecies about burning the Trojan horse. His jealous rage lead to the downfall of Troy in the end.

[@awzthemusicalreviews]

Seriously. Even more wild is that he either couldn't undo the curse, or didn't want to because he was still upset over the rejection. Either way, what the fuck man?

[@ΣτέλιοςΤσιφτσής-ω3ω]

As a Greek. Amazing job man. You are amazing

[@ihhliza]

50 SONS AND 50 DAUGHTERS ???? GOOD LORD TAKE A BREAK

[@meraj0198]

God not good

[@fredro2363]

Right, like where was Trojan Man? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ihhliza]

its good lord not God lord ;-;

[@fredro2363]

@@ihhliza I believe he was high when he typed that 😭😭😭

[@RoccoReader]

Way too many

[@garyhughes1664]

A wonderful account of TheTrojan War. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thx for sharing.

[@shubhammitra4227]

This video is an achievement in itself! Well done mate! I've saved this for the n no. of times I'll be replaying this in the future to revisit the Trojan war.

[@cormacmolloy3375]

I totally agree mate. i just found this video quite exsquisite and interesting. as my homie nelson once said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

[@Tahkaullus01]

Excellent. Now do the Odyssey.

[@Shekhar21402]

Hands down the most underrated channel on youtube

[@anushravimishra6881]

I found so many similarities between Greek and Indian mythology today from this video .

[@maxpeakman4777]

oh Anushravi my dear little boy, I couldnt agree with you more, Like nelson once said, “Many people in this country have paid the price before me and many will pay the price after me.”

[@skboro]

Great upload. You are always spot on with the images/illustrations as well.

[@bob456fk6]

This is a very good summary of a long and complex story. Thank you very much.

[@monishagowda8928]

Thanks alot for such a wonderful presentation with amazing music, pictures and editing 😭

[@kousoulosN]

greeks always amazed me with their stories and their wars,dramas,art etc. without dubt the most interesting civilization and the most influences of the modern art and history. the most interesting thing tho is the alphabet who that piece of art was written is still using by modern greeks.its outstanding even if you think about it.

[@maxpeakman4777]

Never stop uploading champ #Legend your're an inspiration brother !

[@joaochiodo]

This story is amazing! And the artwork is breathtaking

[@johnree6106]

Subscribed decent video packing so much information in a 36 minute video can't wait to see what else you have made

[@TheoKolokotronis]

An interesting fact regarding the significance of Troy for ancient Greeks is the folowing: When Alexander the Great united all Greeks to avenge for the Persians invasions some 150 years before, he left Antipater in Greece as deputy Hegemon of the Corinthian League, as a reward for loyalty in Alexander's claim to the throne, with 12,000 troops to deal with any rebellions. Alexander set-off on his legendary campaign in 334 BC and his route was the same that Xerxes had taken when invading Greece. He sacrificed at the grave of Protesilaus, the first man of Agamemnon's army to set-foot on Asian soil. He made a formal sacrifice to Poseidon and Nereides in mid-crossing. He also poured libation into the Hellespont. The royal squadron of "Hetairoi" landed at Achaen's Harbour and Alexander leapt ashore in full armour, launching a spear onto the opposite bank. Alexander visited Troy so that he could sacrifice to Athena and pour libation to the heroes of the Greek army and celebrated Achilles' grave, according to Plutarch. He gained blessing for war and exchanged his own ceremonial armour for relics from the Trojan War and had these carried out to battle before him. He laid a wreath at Achilles grave and Hephaestion laid one on the grave of Patroclus. He then returned to the army and marched to meet the Persians... That's how it all began... Eternal glory to all of our formidable ancestors 🔥🏛️🇬🇷

[@Dask410]

Absolutely well explained. Thanks for all the great effort you put in and finally coming out with this easy to understand documentary. Kudos!!!

[@ricksantos3527]

Brilliant narration. Compelling. Keep going bro.

[@tyleralford6011]

great video and explanation! Thanks for helping me with my english project.

[@shuzennn]

Really cool summary, good for a history class or refreshing the memory. I was saddened by hector's death...

[@MickyTubbs1985]

Whew; to say that Priam was " prolific " IS UNDENIABLY A GREAT UNDERSTATEMENT.

[@somnathdas8326]

Now this is what you call a presentation.... Splendid job

[@KingDreFmG]

Best Trojan war video I’ve ever seen amazing job bro

[@sibonelolubelwana266]

underrated channel on YT fr .

[@jarehelt]

This is much easier to follow than the book, thank you 😊

[@samaissak7589]

This is a really good documentary. Please make more of these type of videos (ie , ancient Greece/Rome).

[@TheLifeGuide]

Thanks Sama 👍

[@strongdowney747]

@@TheLifeGuide could you please tell me song you used at the end? At 34:30

[@damnthisisalongname_4764]

“Best friend” anywho I loved this video, thank you so much :)

[@mihitz100]

MY GOODNESS!!! Simply wonderful teaching and art! ❤️

[@rashmitamitra8852]

one of the best documentaries I have ever watched

[@yuichirohyakuya1866]

Im really hyped for the odyssey video. Very good work :)

[@ramontrevino6356]

I went in search for copper and instead landed on GOLD! Pure GOLD!!

[@Lg.sidequest]

I never really read The Iliad but this was a great rundown and I didn't realize Odysseus was actually gone for 20 years not just 10

[@FizzRefined]

What a great video. I Appreciate the time and effort you put in. I especially like the music choices.

[@TheLifeGuide]

Awesome, thank you!

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Your channel is GOLDEN. Thank you for such quality work. 🖤

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[@Patrick462]

Absolutely great summary! Thanks!

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Gotta love this channel

[@zephyrlasecki742]

Every time this guy said "best friend" it makes me laugh out loud

[@minchaanna]

The biggest flex of Patroclus is that he had a friend (a lover me thinks actually) who could willingly fight gods, kill great warriors like Hector just to avenge the death of his friend

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

imo, his biggest flex was killing zeus' son like it was nothing and the fact that he was only stopped by divine intervention. he might not have been an achilles or a hector, but he sure knew how to fight.

[@zatoichison6420]

Thank you so nice presented !!!

[@maxpeakman4777]

Amazing video, Keep up the good work!

[@angusmcconnell3093]

couldnt agree more max!

[@aziellorenzpedrera1272]

I came from your Genghis Khan video and now i am still watching your videos

[@christasievers6674]

amazing video. thank you for laying it all out in an easy way to understand!!

[@brandonmejia7050]

Can’t wait for a video on the Odyssey

[@adamjacobrogers9155]

At the end of dictating to a scribe, says, "you get all that?" Mind boggling how so much visual detail is remembered by one individual. God to see it LIVE! As Homer presented it at the height of his telling it.

[@adamjacobrogers9155]

@@Deepak_Dhakad was he or she, writer of Mahabharata, blind tho? Not discounting how much grander in scope and scale Indian literature can be or is.. only that a blind man who describes with intimate knowledge and detail reciting everything from memory is astounding... Idk both books are epic. I just read the Iliad and was impressed..

[@oddsandends3951]

This is astonishing. Thank you for the awesome video.

[@maxpeakman4777]

Amazing stuff bud your a inspiration ;) Legend

[@detergentleman1235]

Definitely earned my subscribe buddy. Looking forward to the myths of the Legendary Kratos 😎

[@tassiek2450]

Do you know this; Kratos in the Greek language means the state.comes from the verb ,κρατώ, Krato.means ,I Hold.so Kratos are the holdings

[@detergentleman1235]

@@tassiek2450 I did not, thank you so much! As an avid God of War/ Greek Mythology fan, I love learning new things 😊

[@JustinQuilling]

I'm glad you included the first part of the Aeneid in the end of this, the birth of Rome. I hope you cover that in future. Great video.

[@montrealdennis121]

This was absolutely fantastic, could you name the paintings in this masterpiece? Especially the one with meneleus vs Paris fight ( with Helen in the middle trying to separate them)

[@janedoe5229]

I LOVED the paintings!!

[@solidghost4525]

I never knew he was blind. And I’ve watched like 299 videos about him. Well done sir.

[@spellsandstaves]

An in love with the music 0:37 3:02 18:17 27:29 and 34:27 If possible name please?

[@strongdowney747]

@The Life Guide could you please tell us what the names are of the songs?

[@dimmauzun88]

Could you please tell us what the names are of the songs

[@tinotendamudzviti]

Yes please The Life Guide, kindly tell us the name of the songs

[@aaryan361]

could you find out the names? @@strongdowney747

[@bindusharma3209]

Getting good grades tomorrow because of you. Thanks man.

[@Jaidezilla]

Great video. Where was told was perfect. I really enjoyed this.

[@Woahbro15]

I am absolutely blown away by the fact that the few people who survived the destruction of Troy went to Italy an their descendances built Rome. Thats so fucking cool

[@chaitanyatatkare1736]

I herd the story of Troy in 9th std but the way you told me was amazing 👏

[@lonewangji1641]

Exams are announced unexpectedly and I have not read Iliad yet. Thank you very much The Life Guide, this would help me in my exams

[@ckhthd]

A good summation of the entire story--only problem is most of it is not in the Iliad.

[@jeff-mm5wp]

Great job and story telling 👏

[@JPVPointer]

Omg, I love your channel!!!!!!! Please keep these coming

[@jameseicher6916]

This is really a truly colossal triumph, packed full of superb images, & expertly narrated! Thank you!!!

[@richarddragon9781]

Bro, You killed it. i just saw the odysee video. Love It!

[@Rangeleyj]

Amazing video, so clear and well explained!

[@jc3drums916]

I think it's really worthwhile to read about everything that happens after Agamemnon is killed, not to mention the origins of the curse of the House of Atreus.

[@marygrace8687]

This is wonderful!! By the way, is there only 1 bell icon? Just to make sure!😆

[@geezjunior]

One of my favorite story’s is The Aeneid, how Trojan descendants founded Rome!!

[@guilhermedinizdosreis24]

The romans have their own myth explaining the foundation of rome

[@nachiketathapliyal7383]

I love your explanation !!! Its is sooo goood! But this one is a bit more detailed than what I am looking for my examination today! Huge respect! Also , you have gained a solid subscriber ❤️

[@nityathedoremon7128]

The paintings dammm 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@lorenzocolledge1262]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ASTOUNDING BIOGRAPHY!! MAY YOU SEE THE LAND OF THE BLESSED !!!

[@EmmanuelGoldstein3]

Very good summary of a very complicated story. (Although I would have left out the Aeneas bit, as that's generally understood to be a self-serving retcon from the Romans). And I liked that in illustrating the Judgement of Paris, it chose a painting that accurately showed only Aphrodite naked, unlike most paintings of the subject.

[@thebellbrothers3279]

Why is that the most accurate depiction?

[@EmmanuelGoldstein3]

@@thebellbrothers3279 Because Aphrodite is the only goddess who walks around naked. Athena and Hera would never do that, and in any event doing so would seem out of place with the nature of the bribes that they were offering Paris. Many painters seem to have shown them naked as well in order to add more soft port spice to the affair.

[@thebellbrothers3279]

@@EmmanuelGoldstein3 why are some soldiers and heroes shown fighting also naked?

[@EmmanuelGoldstein3]

@@thebellbrothers3279 That I don't know, but it's a good question, as going into battle without armor, let alone naked, would obviously be suicidal. I suspect that it may have been to elevate the human element in the paintings. An armored and helmeted soldier might as well be a robot, and as such would be difficult to make an emotional connection with. Struggles in general are better conveyed with nude figures, which after all are (in my opinion) the best vehicles for illustrating the human condition. This may seem inconsistent with my opinion of the Judgement of Paris, but with those the nudity just feels gratuitous.

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

@@thebellbrothers3279 because male nudity wasn't taboo like female nudity was. men could walk around naked and no one would bat an eye, but if there was one woman who would do that it was aphrodite. as for why they're painted like that, the period they were painted in saw a resurgence of admiration for the human body.