However, within The Iliad, plentiful examples exist which suggest that humans bear some influence over the gods themselves. The plot provides one such example. Had the capture of Chrysies not occurred, her father, Chryses, would have no obligation to seek out Apollo’s help in recapturing his daughter. Without the influence of Chryses, the conflict of The Iliad would never have occurred. Even Agamemnon’s seizing of Briseis causes great anguish to Achilles, provoking Achilles’ departure from fighting for an extended period. Events such as these suggest that perhaps men sometimes provide the origin of the gods’ actions. These examples name few of the events in which man seems to hold greater sway over the gods
However, within The Iliad, plentiful examples exist which suggest that humans bear some influence over the gods themselves. The plot provides one such example. Had the capture of Chrysies not occurred, her father, Chryses, would have no obligation to seek out Apollo’s help in recapturing his daughter. Without the influence of Chryses, the conflict of The Iliad would never have occurred. Even Agamemnon’s seizing of Briseis causes great anguish to Achilles, provoking Achilles’ departure from fighting for an extended period. Events such as these suggest that perhaps men sometimes provide the origin of the gods’ actions. These examples name few of the events in which man seems to hold greater sway over the gods