Demotica

oh i'm going to misusle and straight up fuckle this knowledge so badly

It was a global problem

proposing a new historical framework called “the very long nineteenth century: we’re still in it”

we have not left the early modern period and frankly i have my doubts that we ever will

the most unrealistic part of the iliad & odyssey is actually every single time they talk about a hecatomb of cattle like its nothing. 100 cows? in this collapsing late bronze age economy? Where Are You Getting These. Who’s Your Cow Dealer. Can I Have Their Address

I don’t want to hear any writing advice from Stephen king not because I think there would be no value in it but because whatever works for Stephen king is between him and god and that demon he made a pact with that lets him write 3000 words in one sitting daily.

homer will introduce a new fun little guy on the battlefield and tell you a lil about this fun little guy so you'll go awww little guy! you're my new favourite! and then homer goes YAAAAAGHHH and KILLS your new fun little guy!!! homer!!