Deiphobus

Throughout the Iliad it is clear that setting of the battlefield is a key contributor to the way characters’ act in certain scenes that take place in the battlefield. The ambience of the battlefield has a very important role within the various battles and stories in the Battlefield. Early in the Iliad Paris and Menelaus prepare to square off it is clear that the battlefield modifies both of their personalities. As the Iliad progresses the effects of the battlefield are apparent again during an altercation between Patroclus and Hector where Patroclus’ life is eventually taken by Hector. Possibly the most apparent time the Battlefield effects characters is during a brawl consisting of Achilles and Hector where Achilles finds a new wrath and purpose for war, this new found drive of Achilles comes alive because of the effects of the Battlefield. The change in personality that the battlefield causes is vital to the story as a whole. The battle between Menelaus and Paris is the first sign of personality change cause by the battlefield in the Iliad. From the outset of the Iliad the effects of the Battlefield are on full display. Menelaus challenges Paris to one on one combat to spark the exposure of the true power of the Battlefield and the environment it creates. Paris is a character that does not react well to the Battlefield and all it brings. Paris reacts to the thought of the battlefield by suddenly losing his courage and receding back into the Trojan Ranks. This moment is…

Deiphobus was “a mass of wounds, most horribly mangled…head mutilated with ears torn off…a barbarous disfigurement” (p. 187). Deiphobus had been killed and mutilated and his body in the underworld showed his disfigured body. This demonstrates that the Greeks/Romans did not necessarily believe in any resurrection, but that the body would forever remain mutilated. Because the Greeks/Romans believed in animal sacrifices and believed that dissection of the body would affect the spirit and body…

friend to Achilles, the most fierce warrior in Greece, therefore when Hector realized what he had done, he knew he was in trouble. Achilles wanted to avenge Patroclus by killing all the Trojans. Apollo, the God who protects Troy, opens the gates so the Trojans can rush to safety, but Hector is left alone outside. Achilles finds Hector but when he does Hector runs around the walls three times in attempt to run away. After Hector is running around the walls, Athena, the goddess of war, disguised…

Eyewitnesses say perhaps it was a stray root. This sudden change in momentum gave Achilles a titanic advantage, turning the battle towards favoring the Greek Fighter. Hector had no choice but to flee, running from Achilles around the walls of Troy. After 3 laps around the ancient city, the Trojan Prince realized he had to stand his ground and fight. In the midst of turning around to fight, Hector heard a voice; it was his brother, Deiphobus, steadily closing in, ready to help Hector ward off…

they were hiding in, they ruined the city by burning it to the ground. Unfortunately, Paris didn’t get to see the fall of the city. Philoctetes who was one of Helen’s previous suitors fought with the bow of Heracles, shot an arrow that wounded Paris. Paris died from the wound, because his first wife Oenone who had the power to heal any wound that he might suffer from. Oenone was still angry about Paris wanting Helen that she refused to help him then she felt bad and rushed back to Troy.…

revitalised by divine power by Poseidon. It makes me wonder if any of the other troops were revitalised by the gods like this. If they were, there is no mention, which makes me wonder when the account of the Aiantes seems to be the only one. Do all gods have the power to revitalise humans, or do only specific ones? Poseidon is the god of the sea, and the sea has nothing to do with energizing mortals, however, he is an Olympian, maybe he is gifted with powers that come with his rank?(109 words). …

regardless. Achilles draws near, and Hector runs from Achilles. Hectors deliberation and flight from battle show his natural sense of self-preservation and also show that Hector fears death. Even Zeus himself considers saving Hector from Achilles, but Athena reminds him that Hector’s fate is sealed. Achilles and Hector are evenly matched in their footrace. Hector cannot escape Achilles, but Achilles cannot catch Hector. Athena takes on the image of Hector’s brother, Deïphobus, and…

Since the beginning of the story, Athena pledged her allegiance to the side of the Greeks. She upholds this allegiance by offering Achilles counsel and support along his journey. When Achilles’ anger begins to get out of control as a reaction to Agamemnon taking his girl away from him, it is Athena who speaks to him and advises him to not resort to violence but to be patient and wait for abundance of gifts to come to him. When Achilles is racing after Hector around the city of Troy, Athena…

Achilles wept and took himself out of the battle. He then prayed to his mother, Thetis, and she created new armor for him to fight with. One of the pieces he used was the shield, and this was one of the main pieces of armor that he needed to protect himself. Thetis was another woman who came into a mans life and helped him throughout the story. She was able to help Achilles fight and kill Hector, and to initiate the Trojan war. Achilles needed the help from a Greek goddess in order for him to…

The value that is most vital to a relationship is loyalty. With loyalty comes reward and with disloyalty comes consequences. Loyalty builds trust while disloyalty destroys relationships. Homer expresses the significance of these values throughout the Iliad and the Odyssey. The characters’ acts of loyalty and/or disloyalty proves how valuable loyalty truly is. In a relationship, loyalty strengthens the bonds between two parties. Achilles always listens to his mother’s wisdom and advice (72).…