How to pronounce“stratagem”in English
It’s not for nothing that he’s the favorite of Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
I mean, she applauds all of his tricks and stratagems, and she encourages us to applaud them too, even though from our contemporary perspective, he’s a pretty shady dude.
Speaking of contemporary perspective, one of Odysseus’ least stellar qualities is his attitude toward women.
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Definitions of “stratagem”
A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.
“Near-synonyms: ploy, ruse”
Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.
“His fiery eies are fixt vpon the earth. As if he now deuiſ’d some Stratageme: Or meant to pierce Auernus darkſome vauts. To pull the triple headed dog from hell.”
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