Author Archives: a.yeranosyan

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh’s best friend Enkidu dies an untimely death as punishment for helping Gilgamesh kill the Bull of Heaven. When he sees his friend draw his last breath, Gilgamesh tears off his clothes and rips out … Continue reading →

Achilles had a very interesting grieving process from the moment he heard of Patroclus’ death. The author describes a “mist of black grief” that engulfs Achilles. Describing the grief as a mist gives the reader an image of pure sadness … Continue reading →