The Iliad Book 4 Flashcards
What scene does book 4 open on?
The gods watching Troy from the golden courtyard of Olympus.
How does Zeus attempt to provoke Hera as they watch Troy?
He suggests he instantly ends the war and let’s Menelaos win.
After Zeus provokes Hera, what does she do?
Plot hardship for the Trojans with Athene.
What deal to Zeus and Hera come to after the provocation?
Hera can destroy Troy if Zeus can destroy Hera’s favourite cities, Argos, Sparta, and Mykene.
After Zeus and Hera make their deal, what does Zeus send Athene to do?
Make the Trojans break their oaths by making Pandaros shoot arrows at Menelaos.
After Pandaros mildly wounds Menelaos, how does Agamemnon react?
He is spurred to destroy Troy and win glory.
As the Trojans began to advance, what did Agamemnon do?
Review his troops.
After Agamemnon reviews his troops, the two sides clash in battle. Who dies in the first clash?
Trojan: Echepolos / Simoeisios / Demokoön / Peiros
Achaian: Elphenor / Leukos / Diores
What did Athene do as the fight broke out?
Spurred the Achaian army when she saw any man slacking.
