Iliad Book 9

• Who is the host of the channel mentioned in the video?

  Erica
• What is the main focus of the channel?

  Ancient history, particularly Greeks and Romans
• What is the significance of Book 9 in Homer's Iliad?

  It sets up the events for Book 10
• How does the narrator describe Book 10 of the Iliad?

  As the best book of the entire poem
• What is the main action in Book 9 of the Iliad?

  Everyone begs Achilles to fight
• What does the opening of Book 9 focus on?

  The Trojan night watches and Greek camp dynamics
• What personifications are mentioned in the Greek camp?

  Pain and Terror
• Who is particularly stressed in Book 9?

  Agamemnon
• What does Agamemnon decide to do in response to his stress?

  Call a meeting with Greek heroes
• How does Agamemnon react during the meeting?

  He starts crying in front of the heroes
• What does Agamemnon believe about Zeus?

  That Zeus has abandoned them
• What does Agamemnon suggest they should do?

  Go home and cut their losses
• Who stands up to disagree with Agamemnon?

  Diomedes
• What does Diomedes argue about Zeus's gifts?

  That Agamemnon has received gifts as a leader
• What does Diomedes say about Agamemnon's character?

  That he lacks a heart
• What does Nestor emphasize about Diomedes?

  His youth compared to others
• What does Nestor suggest they do during the night?

  Eat and prepare for the battle
• What is the significance of the night for the Greek army?

  It could be make or break for them
• How many leaders are told to gather their men?

  Seven leaders
• What does Agamemnon do after the meeting?

  Hosts dinner for the leaders
• What does Nestor do after dinner?

  Advises Agamemnon to get Achilles back
• What does Nestor blame Agamemnon for?

  Taking Briseis from Achilles
• What does Agamemnon promise to offer Achilles?

  A list of gifts and Briseis back
• Who is nominated to go to Achilles?

  Phoenix, Ajax, Odysseus, and two heralds
• What does Nestor ensure before they go to Achilles?

  That Odysseus knows the mission
• How does Achilles react to the visitors?

  He is excited to see them
• What does Achilles do for his guests?

  Prepares food and wine for them
• What does Odysseus highlight to Achilles during their conversation?

  The urgent need for his help
• What prophecy does Odysseus remind Achilles of?

  That he will be remembered for generations
• What does Odysseus say about Hector in relation to Achilles?

  Hector wants to fight Achilles
• What does Achilles say to Odysseus about his request?

  He will only say it once
• What does Achilles mention about gifts in his conversation?

  There are many gifts everyone wants to give.
• Why does Achilles believe Hector is the only worthy fighter?

  He thinks no other Greek can match Hector.
• What does Achilles suggest to motivate his allies against Hector?

  Think about killing Hector to help us.
• What philosophical point does Achilles make about death?

  All men, brave or weak, will die.
• How many cities did Achilles sack by boat?

  He sacked 12 cities by boat.
• How many cities did Achilles sack on land?

  He sacked 11 cities on land.
• What does Achilles say about the treasures after sacking cities?

  They were brought back to Agamemnon.
• How does Achilles feel about Briseis?

  She is the only reward for his bravery.
• What does Achilles imply about the Greek leaders' love for women?

  They think they are the only true lovers.