This philosophy believed it was important to completely control one's passions and emotions

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).

the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.