Characters in the Iliad Western Literature and Composition I.

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Characters in the Iliad Western Literature and Composition I

also known as the Argives or Danaans The Achaeans

Achilles son of Peleus and Thetis most powerful warrior proud and headstrong honor is extremely important to him

King of Mycenae leader of the Achaean army brother of King Menelaus of Sparta arrogant and selfish self-serving leader Agamemnon (Atrides)

Achilles' beloved friend and advisor Patroclus

cleverest of the Achaean commanders Plays mediator between Achilles and Agamemnon Odysseus

Diomedes Great Ajax Little Ajax Nestor Other characters on the Achaean army King Menelaus Calchas Peleus Phoenix

The Trojans

Hector Son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba Mightiest warrior in the Trojan army Devoted to his wife, Andromache and his son Resents Paris for bringing the war

King of Troy level-headed, benevolent,and wise Priam

Abduction of Helen sparks the Trojan War self-centered, unmanly fights with bow and arrow spends most of his time with Helen while others fight for him. Paris (Alexander)

Most beautiful woman in the world "face that launched a thousand ships." loathes herself for the misery she has caused Helen

son of Aphrodite great warrior Romans believe he founded their city Aeneas

Hector's loving wife Andromache

Polydamas Glaucas Agenor Dolon Other Trojans Pandarus Antenor Sarpedon

Gods/Goddesses/Immortals Zeus Hera Athena Thetis Apollo Aphrodite Hephaestus Artemis Ares Hermes Iris

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