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Homer: The Iliad (unabridged)

Read by Anton Lesser

  • Release Date: 31st Jul 2006
  • Catalogue No: NAX42812
  • Label: Naxos AudioBooks
  • Series: Poetry, Complete Classics
  • Length: 16 hours 39 minutes

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Contents

Homer: The Iliad, Book 1: The Quarrel by the Ships

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The Quarrel by the Ships: ‘Sing, Goddess, sing of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus...’

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The Quarrel by the Ships: ‘Encouraged, the wise prophet then declared:’

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The Quarrel by the Ships: ‘Glittery-eyed Athene then spoke in reply:’

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The Quarrel by the Ships: ‘Thus the pair of them continued arguing.’

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The Quarrel by the Ships: ‘Thetis, shedding tears, answered her son, Achilles:’

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The Quarrel by the Ships: ‘Thetis finished. Cloud gatherer Zeus did not respond.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 2: Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Gods and warriors slept through the entire night.’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘So Nestor spoke. Then he began to make his way back...’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘So Athene spoke. Odysseus knew her from her voice...’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Son of Atreus, now the Achaeans wish to disgrace you...’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Mighty Agamemnon then answered Nestor:’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Just as goatherds sort out with ease the wandering beasts...’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘From Salamis Ajax commanded twelve ships.’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Among these warriors, as they armed themselves...’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Troops from Phylace, flowering Pyrasus, shrine of Demeter...’

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Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships: ‘Men rushed to arm themselves. They opened up the gates.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 3: Paris, Menelaus and Helen

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Paris, Menelaus and Helen: ‘Once troops had formed in ranks under their own leaders...’

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Paris, Menelaus and Helen: ‘Achaeans and Trojans were elated, full of hope...’

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Paris, Menelaus and Helen: ‘Priam, the old man, saw a third figure, Ajax, and asked:’

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Paris, Menelaus and Helen: ‘Hear me, you Trojans, you well-armed Achaeans.’

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Paris, Menelaus and Helen: ‘Then Aphrodite went to summon Helen.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 4: The Armies Clash

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The Armies Clash: ‘The gods all sat assembled in the golden courtyard...’

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The Armies Clash: ‘Athena spoke and thus swayed his foolish wits.’

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The Armies Clash: ‘At Talthybius’ words Machaon’s spirits were stirred up...’

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The Armies Clash: ‘To these words Geranian horseman Nestor said:’

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The Armies Clash: ‘As for the Trojans, they were like thousands of ewes...’

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The Armies Clash: ‘Antilochus was the first to kill a man...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 5: Diomedes Goes to Battle

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Then Pallas Athene gave Diomedes, son of Tydeus...’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘But his sharp arrow hadn’t killed Diomedes...’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Aeneas, leader of the Trojans, then replied:’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Meanwhile, Sthenelus, son of Capaneus, did not forget...’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘When they spoke, the father of gods and men smiled...’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Agamemnon spoke, then quickly hurled his spear.’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Yes, Tlepolemus, Hercules did destroy sacred Ilion...’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Meanwhile, Aphrodite and Apollo, with his silver bow...’

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Diomedes Goes to Battle: ‘Father Zeus, aren’t you incensed at this barbarity?’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 6: Hector & Andromache

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Hector & Andromache: 'Now the grim war between Trojans and Achaeans…'

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Hector & Andromache: 'Hector was convinced by his advice.'

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Hector & Andromache: ‘Diomedes, skilled at war cries, rejoiced.’

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Hector & Andromache: 'Great Hector of the shining helmet then replied:'

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Hector & Andromache: 'Great Hector of the shining helmet answered Helen:'

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Hector & Andromache: 'With these words, glorious Hector stretched his hands out…'

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 7: Hector and Ajax

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Hector and Ajax: ‘After glorious Hector had talked with Paris...’

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Hector and Ajax: 'Lord Menelaus, have you lost your mind?'

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Hector and Ajax: 'Even in Hector’s chest the heart beat rapidly.'

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Hector and Ajax: 'Wide-ruling Agamemnon, heroic son of Atreus…'

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Hector and Ajax: 'He came, stood in their midst, and delivered his report.'

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 8: The Trojans Have Success

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The Trojans Have Success: ‘As Dawn first spread her yellow robe across the earth...

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The Trojans Have Success: ‘Diomedes’ words missed godlike, firm Odysseus...’

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The Trojans Have Success: ‘Mighty Earthshaker Poseidon, very angry, answered Hera:’

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The Trojans Have Success: ‘Mighty son of Atreus, why urge me on?’

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The Trojans Have Success: ‘White-armed Hera agreed with her.’

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The Trojans Have Success: ‘Now the sun’s bright light sank down into the ocean...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 9: Peace Offerings to Achilles

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘Meanwhile, as the Trojans maintained their careful watch...’

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘Mighty son of Atreus, Agamemnon, king of men...’

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘With these words, lord Achilles conducted them inside his hut...’

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘Swift-footed Achilles then answered Odysseus:’

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘Glorious Achilles, if your mind is really set on going back...’

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘I recall an old tale from long ago.’

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Peace Offerings to Achilles: ‘Swift-footed Achilles then said in reply:’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 10: A Night Raid

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A Night Raid: ‘By their ships, Achaea’s most important leaders...’

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A Night Raid: ‘Geranian horseman Nestor then said in reply:’

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A Night Raid: ‘Then Diomedes, expert in war cries, spoke up:’

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A Night Raid: ‘Hector spoke. He’d sworn an empty oath...’

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A Night Raid: ‘Mighty Diomedes scowled at Dolon and said:’

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A Night Raid: ‘When the pair came to where they’d slaughtered Hector’s spy...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 11: The Achaeans Face Disaster

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘As Dawn rose from her bed beside lord Tithonus...’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘The first to kill a man was Agamemnon.’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Wind-swift Iris obeyed, going down from Ida to sacred Ilion.’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Who were the first, who were the last men slaughtered...?’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Famous spearman Odysseus came up and made a stand...’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Hector did not notice Ajax, for he was fighting...’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Swift-footed Achilles then said in reply:’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Now, there’s a certain city Thryoessa...’

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The Achaeans Face Disaster: ‘Later, when we’d had our fill of food and drink...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 12: The Fight at the Barricade

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The Fight at the Barricade: ‘Thus, as Patroclus, Menoetius’ fine son, looked after...’

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The Fight at the Barricade: ‘Other Trojans and their famous allies followed...’

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The Fight at the Barricade: ‘Hector with his gleaming helmet scowled and said:’

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The Fight at the Barricade: ‘Menestheus finished. Thoötes heard him and obeyed.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 13: The Trojans Attack the Ships

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘Thus Zeus brought Hector and the Trojans to the ships.’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘Shame on you Argives, nothing but young boys!’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘At that point, Poseidon, angry...’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘Like swift Ares, Meriones led the way...’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘Idomeneus did not relent his fighting frenzy.’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘The close fighting over Ascalaphus continued.’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘Peisander doubled up and then collapsed.’

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The Trojans Attack the Ships: ‘The arrows drained the Trojans’ fighting spirit.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 14: Zeus Deceived

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Zeus Deceived: ‘As Nestor sat drinking wine, listening to the noise of war...’

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Zeus Deceived: ‘Agamemnon, king of men, replied:’

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Zeus Deceived: ‘As this was happening, on a peak of mount Olympus...’

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Zeus Deceived: ‘Ox-eyed queen Hera then answered him:’

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Zeus Deceived: ‘Sweet Sleep rushed to the Achaean ships, to inform Poseidon...’

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Zeus Deceived: ‘Ajax shouted this, knowing very well the man he’d killed.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 15: The Battle at the Ships

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘Trojans, in full retreat, passed the wall and ditch...’

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘Striking his sturdy thighs with the flat of his hands...’

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘Cloud-gatherer Zeus then spoke to Apollo:’

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘But when Apollo stared directly at the swift Danaans...’

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘Hector threw his bright spear at Ajax, but missed.’

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘Apollo would not let Panthoös’ son be killed...’

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The Battle at the Ships: ‘But Hector killed only one man – Periphetes of Mycenae...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 16: Patroclus Fights & Dies

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘While the men kept on fighting at the well-decked ships...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘As these two were talking on like this together...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘Achilles had brought fifty ships to Troy...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘The armed warriors who went with brave Patroclus...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘Idomeneus’ pitiless bronze then struck Erymas...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘Ox-eyed queen Hera then replied to Zeus:’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘Glaucus finished. Trojans were completely overwhelmed...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘As Zeus pondered, he thought the best plan would be...’

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Patroclus Fights & Dies: ‘This said, Patroclus rushed at warrior Cebriones...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 17: The Fight Over Patroclus

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘In that battle, warlike Menelaus, son of Atreus...’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘As Menelaus thought these matters over in his mind and heart...’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘The son of Cronos spoke, then nodded his dark brow.’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘Right then war-loving Achaeans would have driven...’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘Men talked like this to strengthen their companions.’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘Saying this, Automedon hefted his long-shadowed spear...’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘Menelaus, expert in war shouts, answered her:’

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The Fight Over Patroclus: ‘Menelaus finished speaking.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 18: The Arms of Achilles

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The Arms of Achilles: ‘As the men fought on like a blazing fire raging...’

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The Arms of Achilles: ‘Through her tears, Thetis then answered Achilles:’

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The Arms of Achilles: ‘With these words, swift-footed Iris went away.’

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The Arms of Achilles: ‘Hector spoke. The Trojans roared out in response.’

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The Arms of Achilles: ‘Huge god Hephaestus got up from the anvil block...’

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The Arms of Achilles: ‘Then the people gathered in the assembly...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 19: Achilles & Agamemnon

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Achilles & Agamemnon: ‘When Dawn in her yellow robe rose from Ocean’s stream...’

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Achilles & Agamemnon: ‘My friends, Danaan warriors, companions of the war god Ares...’

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Achilles & Agamemnon: ‘Agamemnon, king of men, answered Odysseus:’

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Achilles & Agamemnon: ‘Saying this, Achilles quickly ended the assembly.’

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Achilles & Agamemnon: ‘Achaeans then came swarming out from their fast ships.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 20: Achilles Returns to Battle

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Achilles Returns to Battle: ‘Then, son of Peleus, Achaeans armed themselves...’

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Achilles Returns to Battle: ‘Apollo, son of Zeus, then said to Aeneas:’

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Achilles Returns to Battle: ‘Aeneas then said in response:’

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Achilles Returns to Battle: ‘Ox-eyed queen Hera then said to Poseidon:’

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Achilles Returns to Battle: ‘When Hector saw his brother Polydorus there...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 21: Achilles Fights the River

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘When the Trojans reached the ford across the Xanthus...’

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘Achilles finished. Then Lycaon’s knees gave way...’

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘Saying this, he pulled his bronze spear from the river bank.’

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘With these words, the two gods went away.’

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘White-armed goddess Hera, as soon as she’d heard this...’

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘With these words, Hera caught both arms of Artemis...’

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Achilles Fights the River: ‘Still in a rage, Achilles chased them with his spear...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 22: The Death of Hector

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The Death of Hector: ‘At this point, the Trojans, having fled like deer...’

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The Death of Hector: ‘As the old man spoke, his hands tugged his grey hair...’

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The Death of Hector: ‘That’s what Hector thought as he stood there waiting.’

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The Death of Hector: ‘Then Hector of the shining helmet answered her:’

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The Death of Hector: ‘Hector finished speaking. He pulled out his sharp sword...’

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The Death of Hector: ‘Achilles finished. Then on noble Hector’s corpse...’

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The Death of Hector: ‘When she recovered and her spirit had returned to her...’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 23: The Funeral Games for Patroclus

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Meanwhile, as Trojans were lamenting in the city...’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Swift-footed Achilles then said in reply:’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘After saying this, Iris left.’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Antilochus, you may still be quite young...’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Behind him came Atreus’ son, fair-haired Menelaus.’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘As Achilles spoke, Tydeus’ son came charging in...’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Saying this, Menelaus gave the mare to Noëmon...’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘For the Danaans, Peleus’ son then set out a display...

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Antilochus finished speaking.’

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The Funeral Games for Patroclus: ‘Achilles finished speaking.’

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Homer: The Iliad, Book 24: Achilles & Priam

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Achilles & Priam: ‘Once the funeral gathering broke up, the men dispersed...

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Achilles & Priam: ‘Silver-footed Thetis then said in reply:’

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Achilles & Priam: ‘My lady, a messenger has come to me from Zeus...’

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Achilles & Priam: ‘Priam finished.’

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Achilles & Priam: ‘Hermes the Guide, killer of Argus, hearing Zeus...’

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Achilles & Priam: ‘With these words, Hermes jumped up in the chariot...’

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Achilles & Priam: ‘Priam finished. His words roused in Achilles a desire...’

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Achilles & Priam: ‘Hermes spoke. At his words, the old man grew afraid.’

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