Great post. It’s almost as if Hephaestus gives Achilles more than protection. He gives him perspective. To hold the shield is to carry the whole world, with its peace and violence, its sowing and reaping.
It reminds us that even the greatest warrior fights within a pattern larger than himself.
Which artist created the statue of Achilles that you show. Magnificent
Thank you.
No, thank you! I updated the post as well.
Would like to know that too
From what I was able to gather it was designed by John Flaxman in1873.
Great post. It’s almost as if Hephaestus gives Achilles more than protection. He gives him perspective. To hold the shield is to carry the whole world, with its peace and violence, its sowing and reaping.
It reminds us that even the greatest warrior fights within a pattern larger than himself.
Well said Justi!