The Iliad
Homer
Homer's epic poem of the Trojan War, centering on the wrath of the Greek hero Achilles and its devastating consequences. When Achilles withdraws from battle after a dispute with King Agamemnon, the…
Homer's epic poem of the Trojan War, centering on the wrath of the Greek hero Achilles and its devastating consequences. When Achilles withdraws from battle after a dispute with King Agamemnon, the tide of war turns — forcing him back to fight in a conflict that will claim the life of his beloved companion Patroclus. The foundational work of Western literature.
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divine intervention 341 heroic code of honor 178 bronze age warfare 130 achilles rage 103 ancient greek epic poetry 79 early greek religious beliefs 52 trojan war 43 divine intervention in human affairs 28 heroic code of honor and rage 27 the trojan war 26 leadership challenges 26 ancient greek religious beliefs 25 chariot warfare 23 trojan war origins 22 the trojan war and its origins 22 role of fate 21 role of fate and prophecy 18 greek religious beliefs 18 agamemnon's leadership 18 ancient greek warfare 14 fate and prophecy 11 king priam 11 spear combat 10 olympian gods 9 achaean ships 9 single combat 8 classical texts 8 trojan warriors 7 achilles' rage 7 heroic rage 6