紀要論文

紀要論文

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神話学研究. 2024, 3, p. 13-33

日本語

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2024-12-31

Book 11 of the Iliad marks a turning point in the story, as Diomedes is wounded by Paris’s arrow and forced to leave the battlefield, effectively ending his prominent role in the epic. This scene serves as a narrative linchpin, connecting earlier events and foreshadowing later developments, including Achilles’ fate. This paper examines these interconnections and explores the significance of Diomedes’ injury in the broader context of the poem. Paris’s arrow striking Diomedes' foot triggers a series of events that highlight the hero’s limitations. In contrast to his earlier triumph over Pandarus in Book 5, Diomedes can only verbally retaliate against Paris, unable to mount a physical counterattack. His reference to his victims’ wives, whose lamentations have contributed to his “good fame” (κλέος ἐσθλόν), echoes Nestor’s persuasion in Book 8 but fails to intimidate Paris. In addition, Athena’s absence in this moment underscores the human fragility Glaucus spoke of in Book 6. These events mark the end of Diomedes’ battlefield glory (κλέος) foreshadowed by his speech in Book 9. Paris’s wounding of Diomedes, Machaon, and Eurypylus creates a narrative thread that shifts the audience’s focus to the broader conflict and upcoming events. These injuries pave the way for Patroclus’s increased involvement and set the stage for Achilles’ eventual return to battle and quest for vengeance. The parallel between Diomedes and Achilles becomes apparent in their pursuit of “good fame” and their ultimate fates when struck by Paris’s arrows. While Diomedes achieves fame but fails to kill Hector before his withdrawal, Achilles’ refusal to fight and subsequent loss of Patroclus lead to his ultimate triumph over Hector, securing “imperishable fame” (κλέος ἄφθιτον) at the cost of his life. Thus, Diomedes serves as an effective foil to Achilles, foreshadowing his glory and death.

10.18910/100565

100565

『イーリアス』11歌におけるディオメーデース像 : 物語の転機として

大見山, 貴宏

ギリシア・ローマ神話学研究会

日本語

2024-12-31

神話学研究

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13

33

https://hdl.handle.net/11094/100565

10.18910/100565

https://doi.org/10.18910/100565