Peneleus, hits a Trojan in the face. He then cuts off the head and lifts it into the air at the end of a spear, causing the other Trojans to tremble in fear.
— Homer Ancient

Iliad and Odyssey

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A description of extreme violence and psychological warfare in The Iliad.

Date / Period

c. 8th century BCE

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https://www.ancientworldmagazine.com/articles/brutal-violence-iliad/

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