Once again, Homer masterfully points out the great differences that exist between Hector and Paris. ... Although Hector has been warned by Apollo not to fight Achilles alone, he cannot contain himself when the Greek hero kills his brother. ... When Achilles charges back, Hector must be continually aided by Apollo, who wraps the Trojan in a protective mist. Achilles realizes that he cannot yet fight Hector, for it is not fated by the gods at this point. ... In truth, Achilles' real opponents are not Aeneas and Hector, but Ares and Apollo. ...

• Word Count: 1928
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Agamemnon then gave her back, but he still wanted a girlfriend so he took the girlfriend of Achilles, who was also on the Greek side and the most skilled warrior, this enraged Achilles, so he decided not to fight in the war. Then, the best friend of Achilles, Patroclus, kept trying to persuade him to fight in the war, but found that it was useless, so he took the armor of Achilles and went to battle. He was then shot by Hector, and Apollo guided the arrow. This enraged Achilles so then Achilles started to fight in the war again. Achilles later killed Hector, but Paris shot an arrow at Achilles...

• Word Count: 1162
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Agamemnon then gave her back, but he still wanted a girlfriend so he took the girlfriend of Achilles, who was also on the Greek side and the most skilled warrior, this enraged Achilles, so he decided not to fight in the war. Then, the best friend of Achilles, Patroclus, kept trying to persuade him to fight in the war, but found that it was useless, so he took the armor of Achilles and went to battle. He was then shot by Hector, and Apollo guided the arrow. This enraged Achilles so then Achilles started to fight in the war again. Achilles later killed Hector, but Paris shot an arrow at Achilles...

• Word Count: 1161
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Out of selfishness, he took Achilles' prize, Briseis. His behavior stimulated Achilles' anger as well as god's intention to bring disaster to his army. ... Numerous facts prove that, before Achilles joined the battle against Hector, Agamemnon's personality defects were the cause of several failures of Achaians. ... He tells Achilles, "Run away by all means if your heart drives you. ... His selfishness finally caused the hatred of Achilles and his withdrawal from the war. ...

• Word Count: 734
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Earth- The first being in the universe. Gives birth to Heaven. Heaven- Made from and married to Earth. Creates the titans and other first creatures of the world. Titans- Children of Heaven and Earth. These were the first gods who gave birth to the olympians that overthrew them. Cronus- ...

• Word Count: 478
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The Iliad is about Achilles and his battle with Agamemnon. Achilles is known throughout Greece as the ideal male. ... The true man and hero of The Iliad is Hector. Not only does he have fighting spirit, he has valor and is not a wrathful person like Achilles. ...

• Word Count: 1005
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School