I've had the Iliad by my bed for well over two years now. It's a slow read.

I am reminded of the Iliad when thinking of truth and metaphor. I am reminded of the world when I read this bit at the begining of Book Two.

The Arguement

Jove calls a vison up Sonus' den.
To bid Atrides muster up his men.
The King - to Greeks dissembling his desire -
Persuades them to their country to retire.
By Pallas' will, Ulysses stays their fight.
They take their meat: which done, to arms they go
And march in good array against the foe.
So those of Troy: when Iris from the sky,
Of Saturn's son performs the embassy.

Another Argument (from the same page)

Beta the dream and synod cites;
And catalgues the naval knights.

Notice anything prophetic?

how about now?
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