NYT Epic work that begins “Sing, goddess, of the anger of Achilles” Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from December 11, 2024
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Updated Dec 11, 2024
Let’s find the answers to Epic work that begins “Sing, goddess, of the anger of Achilles” NYT for the 11 December 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with I and end with D, and the possible solutions are IDLED,ICHED,ILIAD.
The answer is ILIAD.
The line "Sing, goddess, of the anger of Achilles" is the opening of The Iliad, an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer. The work focuses on the wrath of Achilles, the greatest of the Greek warriors during the Trojan War. This anger is sparked by a dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces.
The epic explores themes of pride, honor, revenge, and the devastating consequences of Achilles' rage, which impacts both the Greek and Trojan sides of the war. The invocation of the goddess (often interpreted as the Muse) at the beginning is a common feature in epic poetry, seeking divine inspiration to tell the story. The Iliad is one of the foundational texts of Western literature, setting the stage for many future works in the epic tradition.
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