Classical Studies 1000 Study Guide - Chryseis, Chryses, Trojan War

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: David Lamari

Document Summary

Achilles greatest greek hero to fight in trojan war. 9 years after start of war achaeans sack trojen-allied town and capture. Agamemnon takes chryseis as his prize. Chyseis" father (named chryses) priest of god apollo begs agamemnon to return daughter agamemnon refuses asks apollo for help. Apollo sends plague causing death of many. Achilles calls army to ask for cause of plague. Athena stops duel between achilles and agamemnon. Agamemnon says will return chyseis for breseis. Agamemnon ships chryseis back sends heralds to escort breseis. Achilles prays to mother (sea nymph) thetis to ask zeus to punish achaens. Chryses lift plague after seeing daughter. Ever since quarrel with agamemnon achilles refuse to battle. Greek endures heavy loss near defeat. Hubris arrogant behavior that offends gods. Patroclus dresses in achilles armors and enters war. Hector kills patroclus angers achilles rejoin battle for revenge. Achilles kills hector drags him around patroclus" grave 3 times.