Pyrrhus : an alternative name for Neoptolemus (q.v.), the son of Achilles.
... presumed and played with the strength at which nations have trembled." 14 What was Achilles' view of himself and his heroism? He sums it up in his parting advice to his son, Pyrrhus, in the following words: "Pyrrhus, be like thy father in virtue, though canst not excel him; Noble be in peace, invincible, brave in the battle, Stern and calm to they foe, to the suppliant merciful.... Mortal Favour and wrath as thou walkst heed never, son of Achilles. Always thy will and the right impose on thy friend and thy foeman. Count not life nor death, defeat nor triumph, Pyrrhus. Only thy soul regard and the gods in thy joy or thy labour." 15 V There is another heroic character in Ilion who commands our attention, even in this brief Note. This is P ...
... that dream on his margin, Phocian dales, Aetolia's cliffs and Arcady's pastures, Never a second man wilt thou find, but alone Diomedes. Pyrrhus, follow his counsels always losing thy father, If in this battle I fall and Fate has denied to me Troya. Pyrrhus, be like thy father in virtue, thou canst not excel him; Noble be in peace, invincible, brave in the battle, Stern and calm to thy foe, to... wrath as thou walkst heed never, son of Achilles. Always thy will and the right impose on thy friend and thy foeman. Count not life nor death, defeat nor triumph, Pyrrhus. Only thy soul regard and the gods in thy joy or thy labour." Pyrrhus heard and erect with a stride that was rigid and stately Forth with Acirrous went from his sire to the joy of the battle. Little he heeded the word of death that... regretted And to the Argive's word consented the strength of Pelides. He on the shoulder white of his son with a gesture of parting Laid his fateful hand and spoke from his prescient spirit: "Pyrrhus, go. No mightier guide couldst thou hope into battle Opening the foemen's ranks than the hero stern Diomedes. Noble that rugged heart, thy father's friend and his father's. Journey through all wide ...
... Ares, Close by the stern Diomedes stood and frowned o'er the battle. He for the Trojan slaughter chose for his mace and his sword-edge Iron Tydeus' son and the adamant heart of young Pyrrhus. Page 95 But in the courts divine the Father high of the immortals Turned in his heart to the brilliant offspring born of his musings, She who tranquil observes and judges ...
... the work turned Poseidon against the Trojans. Priam: Son of Laomedon and king of Troy. In Ilion, he is pictured as an old man of imposing presence who has retired from active rule. Pyrrhus: an alternative name for Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles. Rhea: Born to Gaea and Uranus she was one of the twelve titans. An earth goddess, like her mother, she gave birth to Hestia, Demeter ...
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