The Iliad T-Shirt — Sing, Goddess, the Wrath of Achilles | Homer Greek & English Opening Lines | Palimpsest
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μῆνιν ἄειδε θεὰ Πηληϊάδεω Ἀχιλῆος — "Sing, Goddess, the wrath of Peleus’ son Achilles."
The first words of Western literature, worn. The front sets a bold woodcut Corinthian helmet above the opening two lines of Homer’s Iliad in the original ancient Greek, with their English translation beneath — the word wrath picked out in red, as it opens the poem. The back carries the full opening invocation, lines 1–7 of Book I, in Greek and English, set like a page from an old printed edition.
A quiet nod for readers, classicists, mythology lovers and anyone who knows the story of Troy begins with rage. Printed on a premium Comfort Colors® 1717 garment-dyed heavyweight tee with a soft, lived-in feel and a relaxed unisex fit.
Features
- Woodcut Corinthian helmet with the Iliad’s opening lines in Greek and English on the front
- Back print: Book I, lines 1–7, in polytonic Greek and English
- Premium Comfort Colors® 1717 garment-dyed T-shirt
- 100% ring-spun cotton, heavyweight 6.1 oz; relaxed unisex fit, S–4XL
Perfect For
- Classics students and teachers
- Lovers of Greek mythology and the Trojan War
- Readers of Homer, from Fagles to the Greek
- Anyone with a dark-academia wardrobe
"Sing, Goddess, the wrath of Achilles."
Nearly three thousand years old, and still the best opening line ever written.
Size guide — Comfort Colors® 1717
Garment measurements, not body measurements. Lay a favourite tee flat and compare its width and length. Width is measured across the chest, not around it.
| Size | Width (cm) | Length (cm) | Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 46.36 | 67.63 | 18.25 | 26.63 |
| M | 51.44 | 71.12 | 20.25 | 28.00 |
| L | 55.88 | 74.61 | 22.00 | 29.37 |
| XL | 60.96 | 78.11 | 24.00 | 30.75 |
| 2XL | 66.04 | 80.33 | 26.00 | 31.63 |
| 3XL | 70.48 | 82.55 | 27.75 | 32.50 |