#“but emily wilson's translation of the iliad isn't gory enough” shut upppp

[lavenderpanic]

"wah wah this retelling/new translation changed the meaning of the myth" yup babygirl you just discovered the point of mythology and oral tradition congratulations

#“but emily wilson's translation of the iliad isn't gory enough” shut upppp #“but this god didn't-” “but this character wasn't-” shut up. #greek mythology spans multiple distinct greek/macedonian/mediterranean cultures #over thousands of years #fucking duh some versions are gonna differ #that's the fucking point #emily wilson #the iliad #the odyssey #greek mythology #greek myth retellings #achilles #patroclus