In an act of pure masochism, I've decided to read and review Homer's magnum opus of mythological douchebaggery. I'm not unfamiliar with the Trojan war, since there's always a summary chapter in every Greek mythology book. Any time I try to read any Homeric novel/poem/thingie though, be it this one or The Odyssey, my eyes get all glossy. Nonetheless, I just found an easier translation and somehow it's more understandable than the usual wall of
teal deer fancy text that makes me want to claw my pupils out. I also insisted to read a version where they used the Greek names, not the Romans -and that rules out about half of the translations.
So here we go, let's begin with an understandable summary of Book I of the Iliad. Have you ever wonder what it was about? Then read these summaries! I'll try to make it far more amusing than it actually was.
( Sing, oh goddess, of how Achilles son of Peleus was a douchebag )
