The figure of Hector in Homer's Iliad

a compliment to humanity

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_64_2

Keywords:

Homer, Achiles, military paideia, Hector, human identity

Abstract

Throughout our history, Homer's Iliadhas been largely associated with a military paideia. The figure of Achilles, to a large extent, and, to a lesser extend, the figure of Hector have both been used to exemplify this paideia. However, the present work intends to demonstrate how the figure of Hector does, in fact, represent more than a strong warrior. In the Iliad, Hector is presented with a strong spirit. This power is what allows him to overcome his own limits, leading him to face mythical forces that are physically superior to him. In this sense, Homer compliments humanity and establishes a basis for a human identity in the West.

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Author Biography

Carlos Luciano Silva Coutinho, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - UFU

Luciano Coutinho é Doutor em Estudos Clássicos / Filosofia Antiga pela Universidade de Coimbra – UC (bolsista CAPES para Doutorado Pleno no Exterior). É Mestre em Filosofia Antiga pela Universidade de Brasília – UnB (bolsista CAPES). É Mestre em Arquitetura e Urbanismo (com ênfase em Estética e Semiótica) pela Universidade de Brasília – UnB. Realizou Pós-Doutoramento no Departamento de Filosofia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia – UFU (com bolsa CAPES/Procad). Atualmente, está a realizar Pós-Doutoramento no Departamento de Filosofia da Universidade do Minho – UM.

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Published

2019-12-12

How to Cite

Coutinho, C. L. S. (2019). The figure of Hector in Homer’s Iliad: a compliment to humanity. Boletim De Estudos Clássicos, (64), 11-32. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_64_2

Issue

No. 64 (2019): Boletim de Estudos Clássicos N64

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Greek

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Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows sharing the work with recognition of authorship and initial publication in Antropologia Portuguesa journal.