Book 6

• What is thumos?

  Desire of recognition
• What is time?

  positive things said about you
• What is aidos?

  Negative things said about you
• What is the relationship between Glaucus and Diomedes in Book 6?

  They are about to fight but Glaucus asks Diomedes for his lineage.
• Who was Glaucus' grandfather?

  Bellerophon, a demigod.
• What is the significance of Oeneus in Diomedes' lineage?

  Oeneus was friends with Bellerophon, Glaucus' grandfather.
• What does the term *xenia* refer to in the context of the notes?


  *Xenia* refers to the concept of hospitality and guest-friendship.
• What do Glaucus and Diomedes exchange during their encounter?

  They exchange armor; Glaucus gives Diomedes gold armor for bronze.
• Who does Hector pray to in Book 6?

  Hector prays to Athena.
• What is the purpose of Hector's prayer to Athena?

  To get offerings from Athena to favor the Trojans.
• What do the women do as their duty in the context of the prayer to Athena?


  The women pray to the gods.
• What type of offering do the women give to Athena?

  A votive offering, which is expensive.
• What is Athena's response to the prayer made by Hecuba?


  Athena denies the prayer.
• Where does Hector go after praying to Athena?

  Hector goes to Paris' home.
• What is Paris doing when Hector arrives at his home?

  Paris is polishing and sharpening weapons with Helen.
• How does Hector respond to Helen's attempt to come onto him?

  Hector denies the temptation and refers to his wife and little boy.
• What does Hector imply about Helen's fate?


  He suggests that it is not Helen's fault, as the gods give her fate.
• What happens when Glaucus and Diomedes tell their lineage?

  They have a close quarter with speech

  Diomedes wants to fight Glaucus, ask for his lineage

  Glaucus grandfather was Bellerophon (Demigod)

  Oeneus was friends with Bellerophon

  Xenia it’s important

  They exchange gifts (gold to bronze armour)
• What happens when Hecabe prays to Athena?

  Hector goes to Troy to gain Athenas favour for the Trojans

  women pray to gods as their duty

  they give Athena votive offerings / lavish gifts

  Athena denies the prayer
• What happens when Hector rouses Paris?

  Hector goes to Paris

  Paris is polishing his weapons + Helen is weaving

  Hector asks Paris to fight

  Helen agrees, feels guilty

  Says it is not her fault, the gods sealed her fate

  Hector denies the temptations of Helen
• What happens when Hector speaks with Andromache?

  She is at battlements with her son, crying and sad

  They have loving relationship

  He is all Andromache has, wants Hector to stay

  Andromache gives strategies - weak wall
• What happens when Hector leaves his wife and son?


  Hector must fight, he is afraid of aidos

  Wants glory for him and his dad

  He know what might happen

  Scared of Andromache becoming slave
• Hector and Paris go to fight

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