In Homer's "Iliad," the goddess Athena intervenes to prevent the soldiers from deserting Agamemnon. She sends a messenger to Achilles, urging him to return to the battlefield and rally the troops. Athena’s divine intervention inspires the soldiers to remain loyal and continue fighting for their leader, thus averting a potential crisis in the Greek ranks.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes failed in his first attempt to control the Aztecs in 1520, after having defeated then allied with another Spanish force. He fled after taking Mocteczuma hostage and then killing him. He returned in 1521 and with the help of rival Tlaxcalan tribes took the city of Tenochtitlan (now part of Mexico City). Initially, Cortes had taken control of the Mayan region of Yucatan, and established a settlement at Veracruz. To prevent his men from deserting, he scuttled his ships.
Zeus entered the conflict primarily to maintain balance and order among the gods and mortals. As the king of the Olympian gods, he often intervenes when disputes among divine beings threaten the stability of both the heavenly and earthly realms. His involvement typically reflects a desire to uphold justice and prevent chaos, especially when the actions of other gods or heroes escalate tensions. Ultimately, Zeus's motivations are tied to his role as a protector and enforcer of cosmic law.
The soldiers in most cases (such as Sparta) were already determining the role of their city-states in Greece. Some other, besides Sparta, sought to make the soldiers the primary political power, because of their importance to maintaining the independence of the city.It was only after repeated conquests by Persia, and then by Philip II of Macedon, that any sense of continuing unity was achieved among the disparate cities of Greece. This was not enough to prevent their conquest by the Romans.They were farmers, and wanted to protect their land and crops from both invading nomads and adjacent city states seeking to pirate their land.Other answers include:More power in the governmentFree weapons
After encountering the Lotus-Eaters, Odysseus's soldiers became lethargic and lost their desire to return home, succumbing to the intoxicating effects of the lotus plant. The experience led some of them to forget their purpose and responsibilities, as they were captivated by the pleasure of the lotus. Odysseus had to intervene and forcibly drag his men back to the ship to prevent them from abandoning their journey. This encounter highlighted the dangers of temptation and the fragility of resolve in the face of alluring distractions.
Under the lorica hamata, Roman soldiers typically wore a simple tunic made of wool or linen, which provided a base layer for comfort and protection. Additionally, they often wore a subarmalis, a padded garment that offered cushioning against the chainmail and helped prevent chafing. This combination ensured both mobility and protection during combat.
In Homer's "Iliad," the goddess Athena intervenes as a mediator in the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon. She is sent by Zeus to calm Achilles' anger and prevent him from drawing his sword against Agamemnon. Athena appeals to Achilles' sense of honor and wisdom, urging him to restrain himself and not let his rage lead to further conflict. Her intervention helps to de-escalate the situation, allowing for dialogue instead of violence.
You can prevent the death of humans from the deadly gases by wearing masks and deserting your area of bombage!
To prevent scurvy
shoulder plates help prevent the soldiers/gladiators neck from being damaged
by not getting it
enable to prevent his soldiers from going into battle
In a free enterprise (market) economy, the expected role of the government is to allow free operation of the market unless market failure occurs at which point it intervenes to prevent welfare losses.
All soldiers have a walk off strike...
I think "rats" is likely to mean "coward" who run away when they have a problem. If some one, or some people run when difficulties arise, or when things get bad, they are compared to rats deserting a sinking ship. The rats only care for their own safety, and will not stay to help prevent the ship from sinking or to help others
Jem breaks up a fight between Scout and Walter Cunningham in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." He intervenes to prevent a physical altercation and diffuses the tension by inviting Walter to their home for lunch.
In world war 1 to prevent Germans from coming into Paris
The goal was to prevent the spread of communism.