Birds of prey Quote by Homer
““Sing, goddess, of Achilles' ruinous anger Which brought ten thousand pains to the Achaeans, And cast the souls of many stalwart heroes To Hades, and their bodies to the dogs And birds of prey.””
About This Quote
Source Epic: The Iliad, Book 1, c. 8th century BC
Achilles' wrath causes massive suffering and death among the Greeks, showing how unchecked anger leads to widespread ruin.
In simple terms: Anger brings great damage.
Control temper to avoid disaster.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- battlefields
- political leadership
- personal conflicts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal anger affect those around you?
- Can anger ever be justified?
Even a hero's rage can devastate allies and enemies alike.