It is telling that in the language of Homer there are quite a few ways to express that one man is better than another. But none of these refer to the… - Bronze Age Pervert

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It is telling that in the language of Homer there are quite a few ways to express that one man is better than another. But none of these refer to the virtue of piety or ability to tell divine laws. The most legitimacy and honor are received from objective and manifest qualities or virtues: ... personal courage in battle, and ability to give good counsel in the assembly of armed men.