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This Greek hero is known for his rage and is central to the story of The Iliad.
Who is Achilles?
This god of the sea supports the Greeks in the Trojan War.
Who is Poseidon?
This event begins the Trojan War.
What is the abduction of Helen?
This Greek word refers to honor or glory won in battle.
What is kleos?
"The gods have made Achilles a great warrior, but he must learn that there is one here better than he" (45).
Who is Agamemnon?
The greatest warrior of the Trojans, known for his bravery and loyalty.
Who is Hector?
The king of the gods who sometimes intervenes in the war.
Who is Zeus?
Achilles refuses to fight after this insult from Agamemnon.
What is taking Briseis?
This word refers to the anger of Achilles, which drives much of the plot.
What is wrath?
"I do not care to live, unless I can avenge his death!" (80).
Who is Achilles?
This king of Mycenae leads the Greek forces.
Who is Agamemnon?
This goddess of love and beauty received the golden apple and supports the Trojans.
Who is Aphrodite?
Hector kills this friend of Achilles, leading to his return to the battle.
Who is Patroclus?
This concept involves showing respect and generosity to guests.
What is xenia?
"Let me put on your armor--this will scare the Trojans, for they will think you have come back to the battle" (74-75).
Who is Patroclus?
This character is taken from Achilles by Agamemnon, sparking a quarrel.
Who is Briseis?
The god of war who fights on the side of the Trojans.
The Greeks build this famous structure to trick the Trojans.
What is the wooden horse (Trojan Horse)?
This idea describes the shame that comes to Greek warriors who fail to gain kleos.
What is aidos?
"No man will kill me unless it is my fate to die. But no man, whether brave or cowardly, can escape fate" (58).
Who is Hector?
The goddess of wisdom who supports the Greeks and helps Achilles.
Who is Athena?
This goddess causes a quarrel among goddesses with nothing more than an apple.
Who is Eris?
How Achilles met his fate.
What is being hit by an arrow in his heel?
The gods often intervene in the war, which symbolizes the idea that mortals cannot escape what is meant to happen to them.
What is fate?
"I kiss the hands that killed my son" (98).
Who is Priam?