Iliad Book 4

• Who is the host of the video?

  Erica
• What is the main topic of the video?

  The history of ancient Greeks and Romans
• What series is being continued in the video?

  The Elliott series
• What event does Book Four of the poem focus on?

  The breaking of the truce by the Trojans
• Who won the duel in Book Three?

  Menelaus
• Why does Zeus force the Trojans to break the truce?

  Because Hera tells him to do so
• How does Hera react to Zeus's suggestion to help the Trojans?

  She yells at him and expresses anger
• What does Zeus say about the Trojans in relation to his temples?

  The Trojans always offer prayers and gifts
• Who is Priam?

  The king of the Trojans
• What traumatic event does Zeus reference when speaking to Hera?

  Hera being swallowed by Kronos
• What does Hera offer to Zeus regarding cities she loves?

  She lists Sparta, Marcini, and Argus
• What does Hera ask Zeus to do to prove his loyalty?

  To send Athena to help the Greeks
• Who does Athena disguise herself as?

  Antonius's son, Leodocus
• What is Pandarus known for?

  Being an incredible archer
• What is the nickname given to Pandarus?

  Goat killer
• What does Athena instruct Pandarus to do?

  Make prayers to Apollo and shoot Menelaus
• What happens when Pandarus shoots at Menelaus?

  The arrow hits Menelaus in the leg
• How does Agamemnon react to Menelaus being injured?

  He is furious and wants to fight
• Who is the healer that treats Menelaus's wound?

  Macahon
• What is Macahon's lineage?

  He is the son of Asclepius
• What is Agamemnon's strategy after the truce is broken?

  To rally the Greeks for battle
• Who are the first heroes Agamemnon encounters?

  Idomeneus and Mariones
• How does Agamemnon treat Nestor during their encounter?

  He is respectful and acknowledges him
• What does Agamemnon criticize Odysseus for?

  For being the last to enter battle
• How does Odysseus respond to Agamemnon's criticism?

  He defends himself against the accusations
• Who is the fourth hero that Agamemnon encounters?

  Odysseus
• How does Homer describe Odysseus's men from Ithaca?

  They act as if someone will attack them
• What does Agamemnon criticize about Odysseus during their encounter?

  Odysseus eats first but fights last
• How does Odysseus respond to Agamemnon's criticism?

  He laughs and dismisses the comment
• Who is the second hero Agamemnon visits after Odysseus?

  Diomedes
• What does Agamemnon say about Diomedes's father?

  He praises Diomedes's father, Tydeus
• How does Diomedes react to Agamemnon's comments about his father?

  He remains calm and rational
• What does Diomedes imply about Agamemnon's intentions?

  Agamemnon wants them to perform better in battle
• What does Homer highlight about the Trojans as they prepare for battle?

  They are mimicking the Greeks' battle cries
• Who is the god that supports the Trojans in battle?

  Ares
• Who supports the Greeks during the battle?

  Athena
• What is the significance of armor and bodies in battle?

  • Armor and bodies are war prizes
  • Important for proving valor in battle
  • Collecting them is a key part of warfare
• Who is the first Greek to kill a Trojan in battle?

  Antilochus
• What happens to Elpanor while he tries to collect armor?

  He gets stabbed in the rib cage
• Who kills the Trojan Democoon?

  Odysseus