Trojan War: Background Introduction: The Trojan War‚ which is dated from 1194-1184 B.C‚ is one of the most famous wars in the history of the world. The tactics used and the heroes involved in the Trojan War are probably the two biggest reasons why the war will always be remembered and studied. Achilles is at the center of the heroes that fought in the war‚ with the Trojan Horse being the controversial war tactic. However‚ the following few paragraphs will give some background information on
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upon another. In many of the Greek based books‚ there was a lot of cheating going on. In the Hebrew Bible‚ there are severe punishments for cheating. In book I of The Iliad‚ Agamemnon had stated: "the daughter
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Fate is referred to the occurrence of an event that happen beyond one’s control in which is determined by a supernatural power. In The Iliad‚ Homer mentions fate quite often whether it be in regards to the characters’ lives‚ or the outcome of what happens when an action is done. As a result‚ the atmosphere of the epic itself then becomes altered and makes the poem more interesting. Although one may not have complete control over what life brings to them in the poem‚ they are able to influence what
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allowed them to suffer greatly before intervening Achilles… Told Phoenix he still won’t rejoin the fighting since he doesn’t need such honor because he’s already honored by the path Zeus ordained for him Told Phoenix to stop currying favor with Agamemnon since doing such a thing is degrading and asked him to spend the night because tomorrow they’ll decide whether to stay or to
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his bravery when he stood his ground against Agamemnon. ¨But you‚ great shameless man‚ we came with you‚ to please you‚ to win honour from the Trojans—for you‚ dog face‚ and for Menelaus. You don’t consider this‚ don’t think at all. You threaten now to confiscate the prize I worked so hard for‚ gift from Achaea’s sons. When we Achaeans loot some well-built Trojan town‚ my prizes never match the ones you get¨ (Book 1‚ 173-180). Achilles stood up to Agamemnon‚
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injustice‚ the sending of omens‚ and the governance of the universe‚ controlled to some extent by Fate as well. Helps the Trojans. K. Poseidon- god of the sea‚ son of Cronus and Rhea‚ younger brother of Zeus. Switches between Acheans and Trojans. L. Agamemnon- Achaean‚ king of Mycenae‚ son of Atreus‚ husband of Clytemnestra‚ brother of Menelaus‚ supreme commander of all Achaea’s armies and leader of the largest Achaean
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their quests‚ and had little regard for their own safety. Achilles ’ story follows this plot line quite well. At the beginning of the epic‚ the falling out‚ Achilles is not concerned for the fate of the Greeks‚ but for himself and his grudge with Agamemnon‚ "My honors never equal yours‚ whenever we sack some wealthy Trojan stronghold-my arms bear the brunt of the raw‚ savage fighting‚ true‚ but when it comes to dividing up the plunder the lion ’s share is yours‚ and back I go (Iliad
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him in telling the rage of Achilles seems appropriate for the poem about mortals and immortals. Paying respect to the gods becomes one of the most important things the mortals can do in order to remain in the gods’ good graces. The fight between Agamemnon and Achilles is ridiculously blown out of proportion due to both character’s large sense of pride and stubbornness. Once again it is sacrifices made to the gods that makes the plague on the Greek camp happen. The gods seem to meddle in too much of
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remaining Trojan allied towns and now preparing to march on the glorious city of Troy itself. In the looting of the town the Greek King Agamemnon had claimed Chryseis as a war prize while Achilles claimed Briseis. The father of Chryseis‚ a man by the name of Chryses who was a priest of Apollo‚ having pleaded for his daughters return and having been rebuffed by Agamemnon soon called upon his god for aid who unleashed a series of plagues on the Greek
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commanders‚ Atreus’ two sons‚ Agamemnon‚ Menelaus all Argives geared for war! May the gods who hold the halls of Olympus give you Priam’s city to plunder‚ then safe passage home. Just my daughter free‚ my dear one here‚ accept these gifts‚ this ransom. Honor the god who strikes from worlds away the son of Zeus‚ Apollo!’ And all ranks of Achaeans cried out their assent: "Respect the priest‚ accept the shining ransom!" But it brought no joy to the heart of Agamemnon. The king dismissed the priest
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