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Achilles' Reel explores a range of themes surrounding the Classical world each term, and we hope you enjoy exploring our editions and articles by writers in London, Dubai and Jeju.

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Dante's Inferno; a Brief Overview

Among the ranks of most loved Renaissance literature is Dante’s Inferno, the first part of La Divina Commedia, or the ‘Divine Comedy’....

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Heracles' 12th Labour

Heracles’ final labour was one of two additional labours that King Eurystheus of Tiryns ordered him to carry out, after his original...

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The Evolution of Ancient Death Rituals

Across time death has had different meanings in different cultures and thus, each developed their own beliefs, rituals and traditions...

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Persephone and Hades: The Rulers of the Underworld

Persephone and Hades are hailed as equal rulers of the dead and the Underworld. There are very few mentions of Hades outside of the...

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The Portrayal of the Underworld Through Time

The idea of the Underworld is one that has existed for thousands of years and has been referenced in virtually every source...

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A note from the Editor

Humanity has always held a profound fascination for death. From classical civilisations to the present day, our collective imagination...

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Death in Ancient Roman Society

Introduction Death in Ancient Rome had many differences compared to modern society. Death was arguably more frequent, and even part of...

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“The Struggle Itself Towards the Heights is Enough to Fill a Man's Heart. One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy.“ - Albert Camus

Chapter 1: The Man Who Cheated Death Son of Aeolus and Enarete, Sisyphus established Ephyra (also known as Corinth) and ruled as its...

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The Underworld Crossword

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The Curse of Sisyphus

Sisyphus was the first king of Ephyra, now known as Corinth. He was a clever, intelligent and quick-witted leader, but also an immoral...

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A Vindication of Hades: An Altruistic God

Established, modified, and fervently debated upon, the boundaries between right and wrong, good and bad, and honour and treachery have...

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The Story of Minthe

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Ouroboros: The Symbol of Eternity and Return

Ouroboros is an ancient symbol that depicts an image of a serpent eating its own tail, therefore creating a continuous loop (Fig 1). The...

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An Overview of Orphism and Reincarnation

Victoria, Jeju, March 2023 Reincarnation is commonly associated with religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but the concept also...

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The Italian Renaissance: A Classical Rebirth

Eden, London, March 2023 Classicism has been ever-present in Western society, as a touchstone of high art. Characterised by harmony,...

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Perseus and Medusa

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, in the Vatican (shown left), and in the Metropolitan (shown right) This artwork is Perseus with the Head...

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Renaissance in Rome

Wooyoung and Sihu, Jeju, March 2023 The Renaissance in Rome was a period of significant cultural and artistic growth that occurred in the...

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Hera and Io

Boyoon and Chole, Jeju, March 2023 Original painting by Boyoon Story by Chloe Hera was the beautiful queen of Olympus. At first, when...

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Arachne

Se-Eun, Song, and Hoyeon, Jeju, March 2023 EYE OF JEALOUSY JEALOUSY OF THE EYE JEALOUSY EYE JEALOUSY THE PRICE Silk Optic Arachne lived...

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The Curse of Rebirth

By Bella and Jinny, Jeju On the quiet edge of a mountain, a beautiful girl named Syrinx was loved by many powerful gods in vain. Alas,...

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Dante's Inferno; a Brief Overview

Heracles' 12th Labour

The Evolution of Ancient Death Rituals

Persephone and Hades: The Rulers of the Underworld

The Portrayal of the Underworld Through Time

A note from the Editor

Death in Ancient Roman Society

“The Struggle Itself Towards the Heights is Enough to Fill a Man's Heart. One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy.“ - Albert Camus

The Underworld Crossword

The Curse of Sisyphus

A Vindication of Hades: An Altruistic God

The Story of Minthe

Ouroboros: The Symbol of Eternity and Return

An Overview of Orphism and Reincarnation

The Italian Renaissance: A Classical Rebirth

Perseus and Medusa

Renaissance in Rome

Hera and Io

Arachne

The Curse of Rebirth

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