Along with the Bible, Homer's famous Iliad is a masterpiece of unrivaled historical and literary value. ... For example, when Ares's son is slain, the war-god is aflame with fury, and seeks to revenge his son's death despite his knowledge of certain and deadly grave punishment from Zeus. ... For example, at different times during the Iliad, Athena saves the life of Menelaos, Apollo saves the life of Hector, and countless other such incidents occur throughout. ... The reason behind the gods' actions is their partiality to individual heroes, an attachment that can be describe...

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