heroes
This Greek hero is the central figure of The Iliad, known for his rage.
Achilles
This goddess supports the Greeks and often aids Achilles.
Athena
The main theme of The Iliad is the destructive power of this emotion.
Rage
The author traditionally credited with The Iliad.
Homer
This Trojan prince is the greatest warrior of Troy and leads its defense.
Hektor
The god of the sun and plague who sides with the Trojans.
Apollo
This Greek concept of honor and reputation drives much of the conflict.
Glory
The Iliad takes place during this famous war.
Trojan War
This king of Mycenae offends Achilles by taking Briseis.
Agamemnon
This goddess starts the conflict by throwing the golden apple at the wedding feast.
Eris
Hector and Achilles both struggle with this virtue, tied to duty and shame.
Honor
This person was taken from Chryse, angering Apollo and causing a plague.
Chryseis
This Greek warrior is known for his cunning and persuasive speech.
Odysseus
This sea goddess is Achilles’ divine mother.
Thetis
In Book 9, Achilles rejects gifts from Agamemnon, showing his struggle with this moral quality.
Pride
Achilles’ armor is taken by this friend.
Patroklos
This aged Trojan king.
Priam
This god is wounded by Diomedes with Athena’s help.
Ares
In Book 16, Patroclus’ death highlights this theme about the limits of human.
In Book 12, this pair of Trojan warriors breaks through the Greek wall, marking a major turning point in the battle. (Name one)
Sarpedon and Glaucus