The Greeks, on the other hand, appear to be rationalists, or to think of themselves, at least, in that light. Half of them are “brains,” like Ulysses, who believes in policy and pragmatism, in high-sounding words, and in tricking people for political gain. The other half are brawn, like the “beef-witted” Ajax, and even Achilles, sullen, sulking gladiators—fighters who refuse to fight out of misplaced pride.
