--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Upon the earth appear'd, weeping, they…" description: "\"“Upon the earth appear'd, weeping, they bore Brave Hector out; and on the fun'ral pile Laying the glorious dead, applied the torch.”\" — Homer" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16d/homer-357_courage_upon-the-earth-appear-d-weeping-they-bor_1312968.png" --- # Upon the earth appear'd, weeping, they bore Brave Hector… ![“Upon the earth appear'd, weeping, they bore Brave Hector out; and on the fun'ral pile Laying the glorious dead, applied the torch.” quote by Homer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16d/homer-357_courage_upon-the-earth-appear-d-weeping-they-bor_1312968.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16d/homer-357_courage_upon-the-earth-appear-d-weeping-they-bor_1312968.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16d/homer-357_courage_upon-the-earth-appear-d-weeping-they-bor_1312968.png) > ““Upon the earth appear'd, weeping, they bore Brave Hector out; and on the fun'ral pile Laying the glorious dead, applied the torch.”” [Homer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/homer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A lament for the dead, honoring heroes with fire and reverence. **In simple terms:** Honoring fallen heroes with torch. Key Takeaway Remember and honor those who passed. Themes honor loss ritual Mood somber respectful Type poetic historical When to use this quote - funeral services - military commemorations - public memorials - family gatherings Key Concepts heroic sacrifice memorial rites Questions to Reflect On - What symbols do we use to honor loss? - How does ritual aid grieving? A Different Perspective Modern contexts may lack shared symbolic rituals. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Courage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/courage/) [Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/) ## Related quotes > [Zeus most glorious and most great, Thundercloud, throned in the heavens! 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