You are ashamed because it makes you look like a coward. An actual coward in your place would do the same thing as you do, and use the orders as a shield against just criticism.
I suspect the actions of the Trojans could be explained by the Roman concept of *virtus* (valor, masculinity, excellence, courage, character, and worth), an essential quality for leaders. Tricky commanders had better show physical courage, or their men will desert/reject them as effeminate(?)/weak. Often, that's the only way you're getting men, who practice physical violence, to follow you into battle, Ms. Mary. 🤷♂️ Anyway, thanks for sharing these sections of the Aeneid. 🙇♂️
You are ashamed because it makes you look like a coward. An actual coward in your place would do the same thing as you do, and use the orders as a shield against just criticism.
I suspect the actions of the Trojans could be explained by the Roman concept of *virtus* (valor, masculinity, excellence, courage, character, and worth), an essential quality for leaders. Tricky commanders had better show physical courage, or their men will desert/reject them as effeminate(?)/weak. Often, that's the only way you're getting men, who practice physical violence, to follow you into battle, Ms. Mary. 🤷♂️ Anyway, thanks for sharing these sections of the Aeneid. 🙇♂️
Just 3 more books to go. And every one surprises me in some way.