Nestor speaks; Briseis taken – Iliad Book 1, lines 254-348 Nestor tries to reconcile the quarrel. Achilles makes a final retort. Agamemnon’s men take Briseis from… Homer, Iliad
Achilles Retires – Iliad Book 1, lines 188-253 Achilles is tempted to attack Agamemnon, but Athena restrains him. He swears to retire to his… Homer, Iliad
The Argument – Iliad Book 1, lines 91-187 In a council, Achilles and Agamemnon argue about their prizes, young women captured in raids. One… Book 1, Homer, Iliad
The wrath of Achilles – Iliad Book 1, lines 1-90 “Sing, Muse, of the wrath of Achilles.” That’s the most popular translation of line 1 of… Book 1, Homer, Iliad
2010 – The Iliad Plan I’ve been flailing around with ancient Greek for over three years; now is the year to… Homer, Iliad