My son has given me a copy of the Iliad as an early birthday present. He'd like me to read three hundred pages before we discuss it.  It’s been a very long time since I read even excerpts from Homer’s work, and quite a while since I’ve read Greek mythology. I notice Homer didn't care much for political correctness.  Even for Nestor the diplomat is not particularly careful about whom he offends.  As it turns out, Achilles has anger issues. No pajama boy, he rails at his rival: "Drunkard, with the face of a dog and the heart of a fawn, you never dare to go out with the army to fight. You shun fighting as you do death.” Nestor gives a speech, ending with pragmatic advice to Achilles: Well, yes, your mom is a goddess, but Agammenon has a bigger army. You probably should take that into account. But in spite of his goddess mother’s and Nestor’s advice to quell his anger, Achilles nurses it and pines for battle. Peace...(Read Full Article)