Talk:Briseis

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She is almost always referred to in the modern literature as Hippodameia, so why is the article at Briseis? 70.20.179.75 00:28, 19 January 2006 (UTC)

One good reason is that Briseis is the more popular name used in mythology such as in Edith Hamilton's work. Also there are 126,600 hits for "Briseis" but only 16,600 hits for "Hippodameia" on Google. The redirect serves its purpose. Tetigit 01:47, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

Whoops, then she isn't always referred to in modern literature as Hippodameia, my mistake. Thanks for the response. 70.20.179.75 05:26, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

I think the statement In the Iliad, Achilles loves Briseis is quite arguable: The source of Achilles' wrath is the dishonor he has suffered in being deprived from his rightful loot. This is a crucial feature of Achilles' personality. He might, in fact, have been equally mad if Agamemnon had taken any other of his possessions. The notion that he loved Briseis because he called her wife or bride is a product of subsequent cultural readings. She was merely a captive he had sexual commerce with, as per contemporary social standards; his personal feelings for her are not depicted in the Iliad.201.132.247.141 (talk) 04:03, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

I agree with the above. I have just gone through the Butler translation and not found the section quoted in the article. I also never saw the name Biseis and love together in the same sentence or there about. This is not in any translation of Book 9 lines 300+ that I can find. I think it should be removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mmercede (talk • contribs) 21:09, April 2010 (UTC)

New image

I've recently uploaded a relevant 17th-century engraving by Wenceslas Hollar at File:Wenceslas Hollar - Briseis and Achilles.jpg. Feel free to use or not use. Dcoetzee 11:19, 18 March 2009 (UTC)