Hektor
As some of you may know, I have a great affinity for Troy. Having graduated from Troy State and read the Iliad, I love Troy and its characters. My favorite is Hektor, the crown prince of Troy, played by Eric Bana in the movie. This is my homage to him.
A Letter from Hektor
My dearest Andromakhe, how I long to have you on my arm
A million miles from this foreboding harm
But as a precious prince of Ilion I must stay
Til the bitter cessation of this bloodthirsty fray
For my people and my home I must defend
From the 1000 ships the Akhaians did send
As retaliation for Menelaos’ queen Helen
Whose face did cause my brother Paris to commit this sin
A hero to you and Trojans one and all
But it is to Achilles that I must fall
So I’ll take my place in history with my head held high
And say to you and my son Astyanax good-bye.
Praise valiant Hektor
who with honor did defend
his home Ilion.
posted by Michael @ 10:33 AM
1 Comments:
I didn't realize there was a ninth circle of hell. I guess I need to brush up on my Dante. If for nothing else to see which circle I fall in.
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