Memorial: A Version of Homer's Iliad Glossary

by Alice Oswald

Memorial: A Version of Homer's Iliad Glossary

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Brazen

shameless, bold; without embarrassment

Casque

armor that is used to protect the head and skull

Ambrosia

food that is solely consumed by the Gods, not by humans

Ichor

in Greek mythology, the blood-like liquid that flows through the veins of the Gods

Dirge

a song dedicated to the dead, especially played during funerals

Javelin

a sword or spear used in battle as a deadly weapon

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