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The piece dates from the Archaic Period, around 600 BC, and was discovered in Kamiros, on the island of Rhodes. It belongs to the Eastern Greek ceramic tradition and is currently kept at the British Museum in London.

The scene depicted on the plate captures a precise and dramatic moment described in the Iliad, Book 17, lines 53–60. A distinctive feature of this work is the presence of inscriptions identifying the figures, written in ancient Greek letters next to their heads. These labels have allowed researchers to reliably identify the characters and interpret the narrative depicted. Hector, prince of Troy and commander of its forces, appears on the right, while Menelaus, king of Sparta and one of the Greek leaders, stands on the left. Between them, at the end of the composition, lies Euphorbus, the fallen Trojan warrior.

One of the most intriguing historical aspects of the Euphorbos Plate is that, although it was made in Rhodes, the inscriptions are written in the Argive alphabet. This suggests that the painter may have been an immigrant from Argos or was strongly influenced by its artistic traditions, highlighting the extent of cultural and artistic exchange within the ancient Greek world.

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El Plato Euphorbos se considera una de las obras maestras más célebres de la cerámica griega antigua. Lejos de ser un simple recipiente para comer, funciona como un documento visual que preserva un episodio violento del corazón de la Ilíada y la legendaria Guerra de Troya.

La pieza data del Período Arcaico, alrededor del año 600 a. C., y fue descubierta en Kamiros, en la isla de Rodas. Pertenece a la tradición cerámica de la Grecia Oriental y actualmente se conserva en el Museo Británico de Londres.

La escena pintada en el plato captura un momento preciso y dramático descrito en la Ilíada, Libro 17, líneas 53-60. Una característica distintiva de esta obra es la presencia de inscripciones que identifican a las figuras, escritas en letras griegas antiguas junto a sus cabezas. Estas etiquetas han permitido a los investigadores identificar con seguridad a los personajes e interpretar la narrativa representada. Héctor, príncipe de Troya y comandante de sus fuerzas, aparece a la derecha, mientras que Menelao, rey de Esparta y uno de los líderes griegos, está de pie a la izquierda. Entre ellos, al final de la composición, yace Euforbo, el guerrero troyano caído.

Uno de los aspectos históricos más intrigantes de la Placa de Euforbo es que, aunque fue realizada en Rodas, las inscripciones están escritas en alfabeto argivo. Esto sugiere que el pintor pudo haber sido un inmigrante de Argos o que estuvo fuertemente influenciado por sus tradiciones artísticas, lo que pone de relieve el alcance del intercambio cultural y artístico dentro del mundo griego antiguo.

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Il piatto Euphorbos è considerato uno dei capolavori più celebri della ceramica greca antica. Lungi dall'essere un semplice recipiente per mangiare, funge da documento visivo che conserva un episodio violento dal cuore dell'Iliade e della leggendaria guerra di Troia.

Il pezzo risale al periodo arcaico, intorno al 600 a.C., ed è stato scoperto a Kamiros, sull'isola di Rodi. Appartiene alla tradizione ceramica della Grecia orientale ed è attualmente conservato al British Museum di Londra.

La scena raffigurata sul piatto cattura un momento preciso e drammatico descritto nell'Iliade, Libro 17, righe 53-60. Una caratteristica distintiva di quest'opera è la presenza di iscrizioni che identificano i personaggi, scritte in caratteri greci antichi accanto alle loro teste. Queste etichette hanno permesso ai ricercatori di identificare con certezza i personaggi e interpretare la narrazione rappresentata. Ettore, principe di Troia e comandante delle sue forze, appare sulla destra, mentre Menelao, re di Sparta e uno dei capi greci, è in piedi sulla sinistra. Tra loro, alla fine della composizione, giace Euforo, il guerriero troiano caduto.

Uno degli aspetti storici più intriganti della Targa di Eufobo è che, sebbene sia stata realizzata a Rodi, le iscrizioni sono scritte in alfabeto argivo. Ciò suggerisce che il pittore potesse essere un immigrato proveniente da Argo o che fosse fortemente influenzato dalle sue tradizioni artistiche, il che evidenzia la portata dello scambio culturale e artistico all'interno del mondo greco antico.

Homero

Homero fue un poeta griego al que se le atribuye la autoría de la Ilíada y la Odisea, los dos grandes poemas épicos de la antigua Grecia.

Desde el periodo helenístico, se ha cuestionado la autoría de los principales poemas épicos sin embargo no solo no existen estas dudas sino que la Iliana y la Odisea eran considerados relatos históricos reales.

Muchos historiadores y arqueólogos no han llegado a la conclusión sobre si Homero realmente existió o se trata de un personaje legendario, pues no hay pruebas concretas de su existencia, Algunos piensan que sus obras pudieron haber sido escritas por otros autores antiguos o tal vez son recopilaciones de tradiciones orales del periodo de la antigua Grecia.

Primeros años

El mas remoto testimonio de Homero fue adjudicado falsamente a Herodoto en el siglo V a.C. y en ella es presentado como el hijo de una huérfana seducida de nombre Creteidas, que lo dió a luz en Esmirna en la desembocadura del río Meles y que le puso por nombre Melesígenes. 

Homer, The Iliad

Thank you for feeding me so good with Hector content, I have been sooo starved. Fr only scrapping off of the Troy 2004 ver which is inaccurate af but scratches my itch for Hector content. I read the Iliad once and have been down bad for this man ever since.

I also feel like, while he is a very honor bound man, that if his brother can snatch a girl, who is married no less, with no social repercussions (heavy sarcasm) then the crowned prince can do so too. I mean, who is going to tell him anything? If nobody really nagged Paris besides Hector to send back Helen, then who would tell him to return the pretty lady who caught his eye by just unfortunately existing. Just put the blame on Aphrodite and say she said it was ok.

Ik I am low key ranting but seeing hector stuff got me so excited. I hope you do more stuff with him in the future! And if you need prompts just let me know, I got plenty.

I wish you all the best 💙

You're welcome, anon. I really like the characters in the Iliad, especially Achilles, Helen and Hector. Unfortunately there is so little or almost no content about the last two... The 2004 Troy movie is not bad, for me, but it's not the best. I don't like it very much, but the Iliad is very good, I read it for the first time when we were at the beginning of the Pandemic, in 2020.

I don't think I'm a fan of Troy and that kind of movie because it's not very similar to the original story, they always change something and, in my opinion, it changes the essence of the story 😕

I agree, although there are versions that say that Helena ran away with Paris and was not kidnapped, he is still the main culprit in the Trojan War and the fall of his own city. Stealing the wife of the King of Sparta is not the smartest decision in the world, even more so as this wife is "considered the most beautiful woman in the world". As you said 😁, always blame Aphrodite already and everything will be fine (well, maybe not for you to blame the goddess who has a temper-)

I intend and would love to write more for Hector and other characters in the Iliad. I already have a Helen headcanon to finish and since requests are open, if you want to send requests to Hector or anyone else, feel free.

About the prompts, I would love to! I started writing a list but my projects are like city hall, you know it's coming out but you never know when. Feel free to send it, anon!! ❤️❤️

All the best to you and take care! 💜💜

There was a vividness to him, even at rest, that made death and spirits seem foolish.

When he smiled, the skin at the corners of his eyes crinkled like a leaf held to flame.

As if he heard me, he smiled, and his face was like the sun.

His features are drawn with a firm hand; nothing awry or sloppy, nothing too large—all precise, cut with the sharpest of knives. And yet the effect itself is not sharp.

When he died, all things swift and beautiful and bright would be buried with him.

He was spring, golden and bright. Envious Death would drink his blood, and grow young again.

He had light enough to make heroes of them all.