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Characters in the Iliad

Characters in the Iliad. Western Literature and Composition I. The Achaeans. also known as the Argives or Danaans. Achilles. son of Peleus and Thetis most powerful warrior proud and headstrong honor is extremely important to him. Agamemnon (Atrides). King of Mycenae

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Characters in the Iliad

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  1. Characters in the Iliad Western Literature and Composition I

  2. The Achaeans also known as the Argives or Danaans

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

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

  5. Patroclus • Achilles' beloved friend and advisor

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

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

  8. The Trojans

  9. 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

  10. Priam • King of Troy • level-headed, benevolent,and wise

  11. Paris (Alexander) • 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.

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

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

  14. Andromache • Hector's loving wife

  15. Other Trojans Polydamas Glaucas Agenor Dolon Pandarus Antenor Sarpedon

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

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