“In Greek mythology, the Sirens would sing enchanting songs, drawing sailors irresistibly toward the rocks and certain shipwreck. Odysseus filled his crew’s ears with wax and had them tie him to the mast. This is like the approach of legalism. We bind ourselves up with laws and disciplines in a vain attempt to resist temptation. … Continue reading
My rating: 5 of 5 stars A richer Odyssey with Peter Leithart on your shoulder. Reading Homer again with “Heroes of the City of Man,” as a reader’s guide is an absolute must.
Fight Club (Debate in class today). Who would win in a fight? The cunning Odysseus or the blazing Achilles? Primacy of braun or brain? Tomorrow: Should immortality be pursued or rejected? Can’t wait!
I assigned my class the task of “sneaky righteousness.” They had to do a chore at home that normally they’d never be caught doing. Exercise revealed the true status of servants vs. ‘suitors’.
