The Iliad Book 15: Zeus's Reaction and Trojan Rampage

TLDRZeus wakes up and sees the Trojans being driven back. Hera protests her innocence. Zeus accepts her answer and puts her to work. Poseidon's interference is undone. Apollo strengthens Hector and they return to battle. The Achaeans gather to face Hector. Apollo shakes Zeus's storm shield, striking the Achaeans with terror. The Trojans charge, knocking down the wall. Nestor asks Zeus for help, and the charging chariot stops. Achilles is persuaded to fight. Both sides rally. Hector and an archer are killed. Hector rampages. With Zeus's help, he reaches the ship. Great Ajax fights off Trojan torches. Zeus's reaction sheds light on the relationships between the gods. Hera gets away with punishment. Poseidon has a grudge against the Trojans. Battle turns and the Trojans are driven back.

Key insights

Zeus accepts Hera's innocence and puts her to work.

💪Apollo strengthens Hector and accompanies him in battle.

🔥The Trojans charge, knocking down the wall.

⚔️Hector rampages and reaches the ship with Zeus's help.

🛡️Great Ajax fights off Trojan torches alone on the deck.

Q&A

Why does Zeus accept Hera's innocence?

Zeus accepts Hera's innocence because she protests and swears her innocence on the River Styx.

What does Apollo do?

Apollo strengthens Hector and accompanies him in battle.

How do the Trojans breach the Achaean fortifications?

The Trojans charge and knock down the wall.

How does Hector reach the ship?

With Zeus's help, Hector reaches the ship.

Who fights off the Trojan torches?

Great Ajax fights off the Trojan torches alone on the deck.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Zeus wakes up and sees the Trojans being driven back.

00:09Zeus accepts Hera's innocence and puts her to work. Poseidon's interference is undone.

00:21Apollo strengthens Hector and accompanies him in battle. The Achaeans gather to face Hector.

00:41Apollo shakes Zeus's storm shield, striking the Achaeans with terror. The Trojans charge and knock down the wall.

00:56Nestor asks Zeus for help. The charging chariot stops. Achilles is persuaded to fight. Both sides rally.

01:10Hector and an archer are killed. Hector rampages and reaches the ship with Zeus's help.

01:25Great Ajax fights off Trojan torches alone on the deck.

01:28Zeus's reaction sheds light on the relationships between the gods. Hera gets away with punishment. Poseidon has a grudge against the Trojans. Battle turns and the Trojans are driven back for the final time.