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“Come, weave us a scheme so I can pay them back! Stand beside me, Athena, fire me with daring, fierce as the day we ripped Troy's glittering crown of towers down. Stand by me - furious now as then, my bright-eyed one - and I would fight three hundred men, great goddess, with you to brace me…” quote by Homer
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“Come, weave us a scheme so I can pay them back! Stand beside me, Athena, fire me with daring, fierce as the day we ripped Troy's glittering crown of towers down. Stand by me - furious now as then, my bright-eyed one - and I would fight three hundred men, great goddess, with you to brace me, comrade-in-arms in battle!”

Homer

About This Quote

Source Epic: Iliad, Book 9, 5th century BC

A plea to the goddess Athena for boldness and partnership in battle, invoking mythic imagery of Troy's fall.

In simple terms: Ask Athena for courage and support in conflict.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine aid and fierce resolve.

Themes

courage myth war partnership

Mood

determined dramatic

Type

mythic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • battlefield
  • personal struggle
  • teamwork
  • leadership

Key Concepts

Greek mythology heroic ethos

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you summon inner strength?
  • What does partnership mean in adversity?
A Different Perspective

Divine intervention may be symbolic, not guaranteed.

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