Who said "Even weak men are strong together."?

Homer (c. 8th century BC). Source: Iliad 13.237.

What is the original Greek?

συμφερτὴ δʼ ἀρετὴ πέλει ἀνδρῶν καὶ μάλα λυγρῶν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Even weak men are strong together." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

συμφερτὴ δʼ ἀρετὴ πέλει ἀνδρῶν καὶ μάλα λυγρῶν

Even weak men are strong together.

Homer, Iliad 13.237

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What it means

Poseidon, in disguise, rallies the Greeks with this line. Strength added together beats the strength of any one person. Find your crew and stand with them.

The source

"Even weak men are strong together." Homer said it in Iliad 13.237. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"συμφερτὴ δʼ ἀρετὴ πέλει ἀνδρῶν καὶ μάλα λυγρῶν"

Original Greek, Iliad 13.237. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Homer (c. 8th century BC). The poet of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the war at Troy and the long sail home. Greeks learned courage, endurance and the sea from his lines.

Questions

What does "Even weak men are strong together." mean?: Poseidon, in disguise, rallies the Greeks with this line. Strength added together beats the strength of any one person. Find your crew and stand with them.
Who said "Even weak men are strong together."?: Homer (c. 8th century BC). Source: Iliad 13.237.
What is the original Greek?: συμφερτὴ δʼ ἀρετὴ πέλει ἀνδρῶν καὶ μάλα λυγρῶν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Even weak men are strong together." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Even weak men are strong together." (Homer, Iliad 13.237, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/even-weak-men-are-strong-together