So i've been reading Fagles translation of the Iliad for the first time and its amazing. One of the most unique things I've read in my life, in that particular ancient tempo and tone. I wonder what contemporary author affirmative action'd it off the curricula for modern students? Probably Margaret Atwood.
Anyway, I have also been reading Maccabees in the bible lately, and the I was contrasting the Greeks in the Illiad, with their celebration and exhultation of the will and violence over civilization and domesticity, as compared to the hebrews in the Macabees and their obession with the Law. And I came to the conclusion that the roots of fascism in the west lie in Greek thought and tradition, while the enlightenment lie with the Jews and their law and rule obession. Which is the complete opposite as contemporary culture likes to portray it, with the enlightened Greeks and the violent hebrews.
Anyway, discuss!
Anyway, I have also been reading Maccabees in the bible lately, and the I was contrasting the Greeks in the Illiad, with their celebration and exhultation of the will and violence over civilization and domesticity, as compared to the hebrews in the Macabees and their obession with the Law. And I came to the conclusion that the roots of fascism in the west lie in Greek thought and tradition, while the enlightenment lie with the Jews and their law and rule obession. Which is the complete opposite as contemporary culture likes to portray it, with the enlightened Greeks and the violent hebrews.
Anyway, discuss!