The sun of sea goddess Thetis and mortal Peleus, a master warrior and able leader of the Myrmidons. (p. 126)
Who is Achilles?
100
The lord of Olympus, husband of Hera.
Who is Zeus?
100
The woman, won by Paris, who was taken from Menelaus and brought to Troy.
Who is Helen.
100
He said: "Mother, even if the deathless gods have heard my prayer, what joy can I have when Patroclus, dearest of all to me, is dead?"
Who is Achilles?
100
This was dragged behind Achilles' chariot after Hector was killed.
What is Hector's body?
200
Prince and hero of Troy. He is a leader on the battlefield, but is eventually overpowered by Achilles.
Who is Hector?
200
Messenger god. Brings goddesses to Paris to be judged.
Who is Hermes?
200
Mother of Achilles. Her wedding to Peleus is the site of the fight over the golden apple.
Who is Thetis?
200
He said: "Zeus and all you other immortal gods, permit my son to live and grow to be as I am: courageous and strong, and foremost among the Trojan people."
Who is Hector?
200
This is the metal used in the Greek's and Trojans armor and spears.
What is Bronze?
300
Commander-in-in chief of the Greek armies. He insults Achilles and nearly costs the Greeks the war. (p.128)
Who is Agamemnon?
300
He causes the rift between Achilles and Agamemnon. He spread disease in the Greek's camp, and requires the payment of Agamemnon's prize, Chryseis.
Who is Apollo?
300
Prized woman of Achilles. She is taken by Agamemnon after he loses his prized woman.
Who is Briseis?
300
He said: "You are right, as usual, Hector, even Helen has been urging me to join the fighting." (p. 136)
Who is Paris?
300
This weapon of Apollo was used to spread disease and sickness in the Greek camp.
What is the Silver Bow?
400
Original husband of Helen. Persuades his brother Agamemnon to lead the Greeks to Troy to retrieve Helen.
Who is Menelaus?
400
God of the underworld. Dead warriors' shades descend to his halls.
Who is Hades?
400
The three Goddesses that were fighting over the golden apple that was a gift to the "most beautiful goddess." (p.125)
Who are Hera, Athena and Aphrodite.
400
She said: "... Considering that the deathless gods determined these events, I wish that they had married me to a better man that Paris..."
Who is Helen?
400
The ships the Greeks sailed in on that the Trojans were trying to burn.
What are the hollow ships?
500
Friend of Achilles. Leads Myrmadons into battle in Achilles' stead. Is killed by Hector.
Who is Patroclus?
500
He is the Chief prophet among the Greeks, tells Agamemnon that the plagues will not be lifted until Chryseis is released. (p. 129)
Who is Calchas?
500
The goddess of discord. She indirectly causes the whole war.
Who is Eris?
500
She said: "You are then fated to die soon, for your own death will rapidly follow the death of Hector."
Who is Thetis?
500
This is the number of times Hector and Achilles ran around Troy.