You keep such a stand-offish distance
That one needs Hercules' persistence
To track you down these days, my friend.
Catullus, Poems Translation by James Michie
My enjoyment here is two fold. First I like the myth of Hercules and the stories about him. I also fondly remember Kevin Sorbo and Michael Hurst as Hercules and Iolus from the television show Hercules: The Legendary Journeys no matter how far from the original myth they wandered.
Second, I find it hilarious that Catullus is so vexed at not being able to find his friend that he compares the attempt to Hercules' labors. Hyperbole is fantastic.
AK
That one needs Hercules' persistence
To track you down these days, my friend.
Catullus, Poems Translation by James Michie
My enjoyment here is two fold. First I like the myth of Hercules and the stories about him. I also fondly remember Kevin Sorbo and Michael Hurst as Hercules and Iolus from the television show Hercules: The Legendary Journeys no matter how far from the original myth they wandered.
Second, I find it hilarious that Catullus is so vexed at not being able to find his friend that he compares the attempt to Hercules' labors. Hyperbole is fantastic.
AK
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