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Achilles asked his mother, Thetis, to plead with Zeus to grant the Trojans victory in battle until the Greeks honor him by returning his captive, Briseis. He felt dishonored after Agamemnon took her from him and wanted the Greeks to suffer losses to compel them to recognize his importance in the war. This request set the stage for the events of the Iliad, highlighting themes of pride, honor, and the consequences of personal grievances.

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