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“Achilles glared at him and answered, "Fool, prate not to me about covenants. There can be no covenants between men and lions, wolves and lambs can never be of one mind, but hate each other out and out an through. Therefore there can be no understanding between you and me, nor may there be any covenants between us, till one or other shall fall”

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Book:The Iliad & The Odyssey
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The Iliad & The Odyssey

Comprising two of the most significant works of Western literature, The Iliad and The Odyssey are tales of heroism, war, and the human condition. The Iliad focuses on the Trojan War and the adventures of the warrior Achilles, while The Odyssey follows the journey of Odysseus as he returns home after the war. more

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Homer
Homer

Homer, according to limited information, was an ancient Greek poet, credited with authorship of the epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'. His biography is not well-documented, with the exact dates of his birth and death unknown. His works have had a profound impact on Western literature. more

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