I think this is a reflection of the contours of our cultural literacy, or lack
of it.
Jim
"L. Manning Vines" wrote:
> More particulary, Jim, what I sometimes wonder is why other historical or
> semi-historical or pseudo-historical or fictional characters (all are
> abundant) aren't often included in the same class. Jesus is so often there,
> right along with the childhood holiday-characters, but seldom are they
> company with Priam or Agamemnon or Ahab (the king or the captain) or Johnny
> Appleseed or Gregor Samsa.
>
> -robbie
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