Commentary on the Republic: Achilles’ Theurgy

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Commentary on the Republic: Achilles' Theurgy

Yitzchok Lowy and I discuss Proclus' explanation of why Achilles drags Hector's body and kills Trojan captives as part of Patroclus' funeral rites, focusing on Syrianus' interpretation that this is actually a rite for the salvation of Patroclus' soul.