Argos, the faithful dog of Odysseus, remains one of the most iconic symbols of loyalty in ancient literature.
Its story comes from Homer's Odyssey, an eighth-century BC epic poem that chronicles Odyssey's long and perilous journey as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. After 20 years of absence filled with battles, shipwrecks and constant death threats, Odyssey finally returns to Ithaca, his homeland, but in disguise. No one recognizes him, not even his family or closest friends. But there is a soul that does.
Argos, his old dog, neglected and weak, lying on a pile of dirt, sees him from afar. Her ears stand up, her tail wags softly. Despite being too weak to stand, she finds the strength to recognize the only one she had waited for all those years.
This short but powerful scene appears in Corner 17 of The Odyssey and has remained as one of the most moving moments in all of literature. Argos, forgotten by all but still clinging to hope, finally sees his master once again. And with that small, quiet moment of joy, let go of life, dying in peace.
It is a testament to the eternal love of dogs: they never forget, never stop hoping, and never stop loving. Argos loyalty is timeless, reminding us that even in the earliest stories, the bond between humans and dogs already seemed sacred.
For anyone who has ever loved a dog, this scene touches the heart deeply. It's not about greatness or heroism, it's about the quiet power of devotion.
Credits: Engie ena Alvarez
Picture: Byzantine Silver Plate Showing Odysseus Welcomed Home from the Trojan Wars by His Dog, believed to date from around the mid-6th to mid-7th Century A.D and possibly originates from Constantinople.
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《奧德修斯的世界》 The World of Odysseus by Professor M I Finley. The Odyssey Director Christopher NolanThe Odyssey 2026.佳美 95 ‘Oppenheimer’ 導演分紅rewards an audacious artistic gamble ，春風滿面 (a combination of salary, profit participation and bonuses for the awards and the box office performanc)： 票房十多億的回報Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Payday Rewards His Artistic Boldness
佳美 95 ‘Oppenheimer’ 導演分紅rewards an audacious artistic gamble ，春風滿面 (a combination of salary, profit participation and bonuses for the awards and the box office performanc)： 票房十多億的回報Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Payday Rewards His Artistic Boldness
《奧德修斯的世界》 The World of Odysseus by Professor M I Finley. The Odyssey Director Christopher Nolan
The Odyssey
Follows Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife, Penelope.
The World of Odysseus by Professor M I Finley
頁數: 222
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叢書: 西方古典學研究
ISBN: 9787301300121
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The payout — said to be a combination of salary, profit participation and bonuses for the awards and the box office performance — is eye-popping but not out of line with other jackpots for talent involved in hugely successful films
So Nolan’s payday might be seen simply as a return on investment for Universal, his grateful studio. But it also rewards an audacious artistic gamble — a welcome confirmation of the value of artistic boldness and near-foolhardy creative risk.
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