The Journey(s) of Ian

For my own edification, to aid me in my reading and understanding of this great work, I have created a summary of each Book of the poem as I have read them. I present these here for any who are interested. A work in progress: Synopsis of the 24 Books of the IIliad by Homer. Book 1 Apollo punishes the Greeks with disease, as Agamemnon offended him over the ransom of the slave girl Chryseis. Agamemnon and Achilles argue over the return of the girl. Achilles withdraws from the battle. Zeus considers punishing the Greeks. Zeus – king of the gods. Hera – wife and sister of Zeus.  Thetis – mother of Achilles. Agamemnon – King of the Greeks Achilles –  Chryses—T priest, father of Ch Nestor – Chryseis — captive woman The poem begins with the priest of Apollo, Chryses entreating Agamemnon to ransom his daughter Chryseis, but Agamemnon refuses. Chryses then calls upon Apollo to punish the Greeks for their blasphemy, which Apollo does by sending disease to ravage the Greeks. Achill...