Vocab
Arrogant or Pompous; having high qualities of character
What is lofty?
Eris was blamed for causing the burning of Troy. How did she feel about this?
What is annoyed?
Who's wedding was it that the golden apple was thrown at?
What is, the wedding of Thetis of the Silver Feet and King Peleus of the Myrmidons?
Who is, the High King Agamemnon?
What were the names of the two maidens that Achilles and Agamemnon took with them after a victory?
Who is, Chryseis, and Briseis?
Often a fatal illness or evil influence that spreads quickly to many people
What is pestilence?
Why does the author repeat the phrase "the gods are hardheaded, they never learn" ?
What is, to emphasize?
What did Aphrodite promise Paris because he picked her to be the fairest?
What is, a wife as beautiful as her?
What did Achilles learn to do in Thessaly?
What is, ride a centaur?
How many years did the ships and men stay on the coast?
What is, ten years?
Permeated;spreading or flowing throughout
What is imbued?
How do the other goddesses view Eris?
What is, like she was not one of them?
Why did Paris's parents leave him outside to die?
What is, because of the prophecy that he would burn down Troy?
What did Achilles mom do to protect her son?
What is, dipped him in the Styx?
Why did Apollo shoot arrows of pestilence over the city?
What is, because they took one of his priest's daughters?
People who pretend to have beliefs, feelings, or virtues that they actually do not have
What is, a hypocrite?
How did Eris view the other gods and goddesses?
What is, she thought they were arrogant and did not care about the lesser immortals?
Who were the three goddesses who fought over the golden apple?
Who is, Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena?
Where was Achilles hidden to keep him away from the war?
What is ,Scryos, as a princess?
What did Achilles ask his mother to do?
What is, ask Zues for a Trojan victory?
To engage in a minor battle in war
What is skirmish?
What did Eris do that caused all the commotion?
What is, throw a golden apple inscribed "to the fairest"?
Who is the mother of Paris?
Who is, Queen Hecuba?
How many ships did Achilles father give him to go to war?
Who won the race to come first to land in Troy?
Who is,Prince Protesilaus, who died shortly after?