Reading Notes: Iliad Part A

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Bibliography: The Iliad retold by Alfred J. Church (1907).

How the War with Troy Began: King of Sparta had daughter named Helen, who was highly sought after. Helen got married, but the prince Paris wiped her off her feet and took her away. They besieged the city of troy trying to get her back.

The Quarrel: Agamemnon would not listen to the priest when he came to buy back his daughter. Apollo helped an old man who prayed to him, for nine days people died. When Achilles asked why Apollo would be upset at them, Calchas told him about the situation. Achilles was angry and was about to kill Agamemnon, Athena came down to stop him which he did.

What Thetis Did for Her Son: Thetis went to Olympus after the 12 day feast to confront Zeus. She asked him to make the Trojans win for a while so her son could be missed, Zeus realized this could bring conflict to his marriage. Zeus deceived Agamemnon by making him dream of taking the city of Troy. The king believed this dream was true.

Hector and Andromache: Hector came back to the city, hundreds of trojan women surrounded him asking about the battle. Hector went to Paris' house, and convinced him with reverse psychology to go to the war again. Hector went to go find his wife who was not at home, but on the wall of the city. She tried to get him to not go to war, her whole family is dead.

Embassy to Achilles: The men feasted in king Agamemnon's tent. Ulysses gave the men resources and gifts. Achilles gave a speech about going into battle and sacrificing to Zeus.

The Deeds and Death of Patroclus: Patroclus pleads with Achilles about going into battle, trying to ask Achilles to take his place and not die. Once on the ship, Achilles saw flames and told Patroclus to put on armor. Achilles prayed to Zeus asking for safety for his troops he sent to battle, Zeus only granted part of his prayer. w

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