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What was The Iliad theme?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

The main theme of the Iliad is revenge, particularly the revenge Achilleus seeks on Agamemnon after Agamemnon steals his mistress. This revenge causes Achilleus to withdraw from the fighting for an extended period of time, costing many Greeks their lives and almost costing the Greek army the war. He only rejoins the battle when his pride causes the death of his dearest friend, Patroklos, and even then, it is again with the intent of revenge, this time against Hektor, who killed Patroklos.

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15y ago

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