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Before resorting to violence, the Greeks made an attempt at peace with the Trojans. Who was involved in the failed embassy on both sides?

Menelaus and Odysseus represented the Greeks. Antenor and Paris represented the Trojans.

What did Khryses do to the Greek army after his daughter was taken as a war prize?

Khryses cursed the Greek army because they took his daughter.

What does Athena prevent Akhilles from doing to a certain Greek leader?

Athena prevents Akhilles from killing Agamemnon

What does Patroklos do to try and help the Greek side when Akhilles refuses to fight?

Patroklos enters the battlefield wearing Achilles' armor. Signup and view all the answers

How does Hektor die? What does his father, Priam, do in response?

Hektor is killed by Achilles. Priam, Hektor's father, negotiates with Achilles for Hektor's body and secures a proper burial for his son. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Ethiopian king Memnon kill? Who ultimately kills Memnon?

Memnon kills Akhilles. Signup and view all the answers

After recovering from an injury, which Trojan hero does Philoktetes kill?

Philoktetes kills Paris. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Zeus agree to intervene and punish the Greeks on behalf of Achilles? Who persuades him and how?

Thetis, Achilles' mother, persuades Zeus to intervene on behalf of Achilles. She reminds Zeus of a favor he owes her, as she supported him during a rebellion attempt. Signup and view all the answers

What is Homer's interpretation of Aphrodite's lineage?

Homer suggests Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Aphrodite save from during the beauty pageant?

Aphrodite saved Paris from Menelaus. Signup and view all the answers

What claim does Zeus have to power?

Zeus holds the title of 'eldest' in terms of power, making him the ultimate authority over all realms. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Hermes help to cross the enemy lines in the Iliad?

Hermes helps Priam, the king of Troy, to cross the enemy lines to retrieve his son's body. Signup and view all the answers

What did Diomedes do to upset the goddess, Athena?

Diomedes wounded Athena during battle. Signup and view all the answers

Which goddesses have had romantic relationships with mortals that were exposed by other gods?

Aphrodite and Ares were exposed by Helios, Demeter and Lasion were exposed by Zeus, and Persephone and Adonis were exposed by Aphrodite. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the people that Helen identifies in the teikhoskopia? How are they connected to her?

Helen identifies Agamemnon, her brother-in-law; Ajax, related to Priam through marriage; and Odysseus, her brother-in-law. Signup and view all the answers

Who corroborates Helen's identifications? Which hero is Priam related to by marriage?

Priam corroborates Helen's identifications. Ajax is related to Priam by marriage. Signup and view all the answers

How does Draupadi's kidnapping mirror what Priam asked Helen to do?

Both Draupadi and Helen were initially captured by two twin brothers who took them on a chariot and asked for their identification. Signup and view all the answers

How long did Homer say Helen spent in Troy?

Homer states that Helen spent 10 or 20 years in Troy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the North Indian ritual Ashvamedha? Which parts are similar to Helen's interaction with the Trojan horse? Which parts differ?

Ashvamedha is a ritual in which the king allows a horse to roam freely for a year, then sacrifices it. Similar to Helen's Trojan horse incident, both scenarios represent a significant power symbol. The difference lies in the fact that the Trojan horse was specifically a military strategy disguised as a symbol of peace. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the members of Agamemnon's family?

Agamemnon's family members include his wife, Clytemnestra; his daughters, Iphigenia and Electra; and his son, Orestes. His cousin, Aegisthus, also plays a crucial role in his family's tragic events. Aegisthus has an affair with Clytemnestra, and they ultimately murder Agamemnon. Signup and view all the answers

How was Orestes reunited with his sister, Electra?

Orestes was reunited with his sister, Electra, with the help of Apollo. Signup and view all the answers

Who recommends Orestes as a role model? Who does he recommend him to?

Athena recommends Orestes as a role model to Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Ajax of Lokris find his final resting place?

Ajax of Lokris finds his final resting place in his homeland Lokria. Signup and view all the answers

Which hero did Proteus assist in getting home?

Proteus assisted Menelaus in getting home. Signup and view all the answers

What are the details of the vision that Penelope has of the suitors' fate?

Penelope sees a vision where her husband, Odysseus, kills all the suitors. She also sees a flock of geese being killed by a large eagle. This vision, sent by Athena, symbolizes the victory of Odysseus and the downfall of the suitors. Signup and view all the answers

How does Penelope organize a contest to help her choose a husband?

Penelope organizes a contest where the suitors are challenged to string Odysseus's bow and shoot an arrow through 12 axeheads. The individual who manages to perform this feat would be chosen as Penelope's husband. Signup and view all the answers

Who do some believe is the father of Penelope's extramarital child?

Some believe that Pan is the father of Penelope's extramarital child, with Hermes as his father. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Poseidon hate for a plethora of reasons? Which son of Poseidon does Odysseus encounter?

Poseidon hates Odysseus. Odysseus encounters Polyphemus, the son of Poseidon. Signup and view all the answers

What did Circe do to Odysseus' crew? What is the product of their relationship?

Circe transformed Odysseus's crew into pigs. Odysseus and Circe had a son, Telegonus. Signup and view all the answers

What do all three of Odysseus' sexual partners do according to Homer?

All three of Odysseus's sexual partners are involved in weaving. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Neoptolemos play in the story?

Neoptolemos is a key figure in Apollodorus's version of Odysseus's story. He represents the hero who plays a significant role in the final stages of the Trojan War and potentially influences Odysseus's ultimate fate. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different interpretations of Odysseus's death?

Aeschylus, in his works, does not explicitly detail Odysseus's death but suggests that he is a symbol of the end of the 'heroic world.' Ptolemy Chennos suggests that a poisoned spear hurled by his son, Telegonus, killed Odysseus. Servius supports this version of Odysseus's demise, emphasizing the tragic implications and the unavoidable events that lead to his death. Signup and view all the answers

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Trojan War embassy

Failed attempt by Greeks (Menelaus and Odysseus) to make peace with Trojans (Antenor and Paris).