Homer, Iliad 14.83 sententiaeantiquae 14 years ago “What notion has escaped the bulwark of your teeth?” Odysseus asks Agamemnon this question... ποῖόν σε ἔπος φύγεν ἕρκος ὀδόντων· epos can simply mean “word”, but it can also mean “plan”. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest What A Dangerous Thing to Say! Politics and Absurdity in Iliad 14DateFebruary 22, 2026In relation toWith 3 commentsTesting the Greeks (and their Audience)DateSeptember 12, 2024In relation toSimilar postHow Could I Overlook Odysseus!?DateNovember 22, 2024In relation toSimilar post