Which descriptions are true of both Achilleus and Hektor in The Iliad of Homer? Select two options.
Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer. Meanwhile the Achaianssloping their shields across their shoulders came close to the rampart.But his deadly fate held Hektor shackled, so that he stood fastIn front of Ilion and the Skaian gates.
Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.Deeply troubled [Hektor] spoke to his own great-hearted spirit: "Ah me! If I go now inside the wall and the gateway, Poulydamas will be first to put a reproach upon me,since he tried to make me lead the Trojans inside the city on that accursed night when brilliant Achilleus rose up,and I would not obey him, but that would have been far better.Now, since by my own recklessness I have ruined my people . . .”
Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.Hektor kept his eyes on him, and avoided it,for he dropped, watchful, to his knee, and the bronze spear flew over his shoulderand stuck in the ground, but Pallas Athene snatched it, and gave itback to Achilleus, unseen by Hektor shepherd of the people.
Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer."Ah me, this is a man beloved whom now my eyes watchbeing chased around the wall; my heart is mourning for Hektorwho has burned in my honour many thigh pieces of oxenon the peaks of Ida with all her folds . . .”
What ancient Greek beliefs about heroes are prevalent in The Iliad of Homer? Select three options.
Which statement best describes the similarities and differences between Hektor and Achilleus in The Iliad of Homer?
Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.The old man stretching his hands out called pitifully to him:"Hektor, beloved child, do not wait the attack of this manalone, away from the others. You might encounter your destinybeaten down by Peleion . . .”
Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer."But now my death is upon me.Let me at least not die without a struggle, inglorious,but do some big thing first, that men to come shall know of it.” So [Hektor] spoke, and pulling out the sharp sword that was slungat the hollow of his side, huge and heavy, and gatheringhimself together, he made his swoop . . .
How is Apollo different from Athene in The Iliad of Homer?
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