💥Agamemnon considers retreat, but Odysseus suggests a better plan.
🕊️Hera manipulates Zeus to distract him from the battle.
⚔️Hector faces off against Ajax, testing the strength of both sides.
🌟The Trojans struggle to make progress despite Zeus's help.
🤝Homer portrays both sides sympathetically, showcasing the complexity of the conflict.
Why does Agamemnon want to retreat?
—Agamemnon fears losing and believes victory is not possible.
What is Hera's plan to distract Zeus?
—Hera seduces Zeus and takes advantage of his fondness for beautiful women.
Who faces off against Ajax?
—Hector, the strongest Trojan fighter, faces off against Ajax.
Why do the Trojans struggle to make progress?
—Despite Zeus's help, the Trojans face setbacks and the comparative strength of the Achaeans.
How does Homer portray both sides of the conflict?
—Homer sympathetically portrays both the Trojans and Achaeans, highlighting the complexity of the war.
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00:09In Book 14 of The Iliad, the battle continues with Agamemnon considering retreat.
00:20Odysseus proposes a better plan to inspire the wounded commanders.
00:38Hera schemes to distract Zeus and manipulates him with the help of Aphrodite and Hephaestus.
01:15Hector faces off against Ajax, testing the strength of both sides.
02:07The Trojans struggle to make progress despite Zeus's help.
02:36The strength of the Trojans is tested as Hector's progress towards the ships is slow.
02:50Homer portrays both sides sympathetically, showcasing the complexity of the conflict.
