What the Greek classics tell us about grief and the importance of mourning the dead
- Written by Joel Christensen, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
Greek hero Achilles with the body of Hector, his main opponent in the Trojan War.Jean-Joseph Taillasson/Krannert Art MuseumAs the coronavirus pandemic hit New York in March, the death toll quickly went up with few chances for families and communities to perform traditional rites for their loved ones.
A reporter for Time magazine described how...
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