Bk 1 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who sent a plague on the Greek army?
Apollo
Why did Apollo send a plague on the Greek army?
Because Agamemnon won’t return Chryseis
Who is Chryseis?
Daughter of Chryses, priest of Apollo
Agamemnon’s prize
Who calls a Greek assembly?
Achilles
Why did Achilles call a Greek assembly?
Hera put the thought in his head because she pitied the Greeks
What does the prophet demand before explaining the plague?
For Achilles to protect him from Agamemnon’s anger
Who are the ‘sons of Atreus’
Agamemnon and Menelaus
Who is ‘Menoitios’ son
Patroclus
Why is Achilles angry about the distribution of war gifts?
As he does the majority of the fighting but Agamemnon gets the greatest reward
What oath does Achilles swear?
To follow none of Agamemnon’s orders
Why is Thetis able to call in a favour with Zeus
As she saved him when the other gods revolted against him
What role does Athena play?
Stops Achilles drawing his sword against Agamemnon
What role does Nestor play?
Advisor
