Jan 2, 2010

Iliad | Book 10 Summary and Analysis

New Characters
Dolon: Trojan warrior who agrees to spy on the Achaians in return for treasure

Rhesos: King of the Thracians, killed on a spy mission by Diomedes

Summary
The seriousness of the Achaian situation keeps Agamemnon from sleeping. He rises and gathers the leaders of the Achaian forces together to discuss strategy. They decide to send spies into the Trojan camps to see what they can learn of the Trojan battle plans. Diomedes offers to go if he can bring a companion for security.