Reunions can be nostalgic and painful as well as happy – as the ancient Greek heroes Achilles and Odysseus show us
- Written by Joel Christensen, Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
A painting showing Odysseus recognizing Achilles, who is disguised as a woman.Paris, Musée Du Louvre. DeAgostini/Getty ImagesCelebrations are a joyous time of reuniting with family and friends. But afterward, people can sometimes be left uneasily mulling over their relationships. Annual returns home can induce an uncomfortable nostalgia in...