The Iliad of Homer

Rodney Merrill
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Rodney Merrill reads the Iliad in his translation. In the Afterword he introduces the poem and explains his use of a strict dactylic-hexameter meter like that of the ancient oral epic. The book itself, published by the University of Michigan Press, may be previewed on the press's website at https://press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-Iliad. Translated and read by Rodney Merrill Recorded by James Ward, Live Oak Studio, Berkeley, California Uploaded by Nathan Levine Copyright © by the University of Michigan 2007 All rights reserved

  1. 12/14/2024

    Afterword

    Rodney Merrill speaks about his translation of the Iliad.

    14 min

  2. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 24

    Achilles keeps dragging Hektor; angered, Zeus says he must give up the body; with Hermes’ aid Priam goes to ransom it; they meet, Achilles restrains the battle, and Hektor is buried.

    1h 7m

  3. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 23

    In sleep, Achilles sees Patróklos; he mourns; the winds light the pyre. He holds funeral games: chariot-race, boxing, wrestling, foot-race, spear-fight, hurling a lump, archery, and spear-throw.

    1h 14m

  4. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 21

    Achilles kills many men in the river, who begs him to stop; refused, he attacks and chases him; Hera sends Hephaistos to quell the river; the gods oppose each other; the Trojans go into the city.

    52 min

  5. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 20

    Zeus sends the gods to aid both sides; Achilles speaks and fights with Aineías, whom Poseidon saves, then faces Hektor, whom Apollo saves, but Achilles keeps on rampaging and killing.

    42 min

  6. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 18

    Achilles, Thetis, and sea-nymphs lament the heroes’ death; Achilles rescues Patróklos’ body; at Thetis’ request, Hephaistos makes arms for her son, including an elaborate shield.

    53 min

  7. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 17

    Achaians and Trojans battle over Patroklos’ body; Hektor dons Achilles’ armor; with gods aiding, both sides rally; Achilles’ horses weep; Meneláos sends Antílochos to tell Achilles.

    1h 2m

  8. 12/14/2024

    Iliad Book 16

    Yielding to Patroklos’ plea, Achilles sends him out with the Mÿrmidons; he kills Sarpédon and routs the Trojans; Apollo takes the body, rouses Hektor, and helps him kill Patróklos.

    1h 10m
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Rodney Merrill reads the Iliad in his translation. In the Afterword he introduces the poem and explains his use of a strict dactylic-hexameter meter like that of the ancient oral epic. The book itself, published by the University of Michigan Press, may be previewed on the press's website at https://press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-Iliad. Translated and read by Rodney Merrill Recorded by James Ward, Live Oak Studio, Berkeley, California Uploaded by Nathan Levine Copyright © by the University of Michigan 2007 All rights reserved

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    Rodney Merrill
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