Editing Homer (section)

=== Examples of Formulaic Epithets ===
* '''Achilles'''
** πόδας ὠκὺς Ἀχιλλεύς (pódas ōkús Akhilleús) – "swift-footed Achilles"
*** This epithet  fits well when a line needs a '''spondee''' (— —) followed by a '''dactyl''' (— ⏑ ⏑) at the beginning.
** Ἀχιλλεὺς δῖος (Akhilleùs dîos) – "divine Achilles"
*** This shorter epithet can be used when the verse requires a quicker reference to Achilles, fitting into a different metrical space.
* '''Zeus'''
** Ζεὺς πατὴρ (Zeùs patḕr) – "Father Zeus"
*** Useful for  invoking Zeus in a paternal, authoritative aspect, fitting neatly into various metrical positions.
** Ζεὺς ὑψιβρεμέτης (Zeùs hupsibremétēs) – "Zeus who thunders on high"
*** This longer       epithet can occupy more space in the verse, emphasizing Zeus's control over the skies.
* '''Hera'''
** Ἥρη      λευκώλενος (Hḗrē leukṓlenos) – "white-armed Hera"
*** Highlights Hera's beauty and queenly status, fitting well at the beginning of a line.
** Ἥρη βοῶπις πότνια (Hḗrē boôpis pótnia) – "cow-eyed lady Hera"
*** A distinctive epithet that combines visual imagery with respect, filling a different metrical requirement.
* '''Athena'''
** Ἀθηναίη γλαυκῶπις (Athēnaíē glaukôpis) – "grey-eyed Athena" or "owl-eyed Athena"
*** Serves to describe Athena's wisdom and vigilance, adaptable to various positions in the hexameter.
** Παλλὰς Ἀθήνη (Pallàs Athḗnē) – "Pallas Athena"
*** A shorter form that can be used flexibly, referring to her warrior aspect.
* '''Apollo'''
** Ἀπόλλων φοιβος (Apóllōn phoibos) – "Phoebus Apollo"
*** Emphasizes Apollo's association with light and prophecy, suitable for different metrical arrangements.
** ἑκηβόλος Ἀπόλλων (hekhēbólos Apóllōn) – "far-shooting Apollo"
*** Highlights Apollo's skill with the bow, fitting into a narrative context that requires a longer epithet.