Blame Poetics in Homeric Poetry by Andrea Kouklanakis

Lecture Title: Blame Poetics in Homeric Poetry
By: Andrea Kouklanakis

Homeric poetry, the language of blame and shame serves a significant societal function. Although this function is not always easily identifiable, comparisons with Irish tradition and Irish satire help elucidate its effectiveness, especially its potential to challenge rulers through the power of the poetic word.