Q2 Post #1

This week I have begun to read the Iliad. The book begins, with the story of Achilles, who is a revered hero of the Trojan war, and is so, because of his bravery and valor. Agamemnon, is the leader of a group called the Achaens. They then decide to take two women prisoner, to aid in their war effort. This is frowned upon by the Gods, so a plague is sent upon the entire army of Greece. The plague that Apollo causes, kills many soldiers, and weakens the Greek army. The Greek army then finds out that the plague was sent on them by a God, and Agamemnon is thrown into a rage. Achilles and Agamemnon become angry with each other, and nearly fight each other, but the Gods intervene, and prevent the fight from happening. They got into the fight, because Achilles threatened to pull all of his troops out of the battle, and Agamemnon was angry about this.