08-01-2012, 01:30 AM
Quote:My favorite comparison of the Iliad and the Tain runs like this:
In the Greek national epic, the heroes set sail in a thousand ships and fight for ten years over the most beautiful woman in the world.
In the Irish national epic, the heroes fight over a cow.
Granted, it's a really great cow.
Thank you!
I needed cheering up this evening :wink:
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
