Jan 2, 2010

Iliad | Books 14 and 15 Summary and Analysis

New Character
Thoas: advises the Achaians to retreat to their ships

Summary
Nestor leaves his hut to observe the battle and sees that the Trojans have broken through the Achaian wall. He soon encounters Diomedes, Odysseus, and Agamemnon, and they discuss strategy. Agamemnon proposes that they drag the ships into the sea and sail away under cover of darkness. He sees no point in fighting the Trojans when the gods are on their side. Odysseus chides him for his lack of courage. He...