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Zeus measured the "death days" of both Achilles and Hector. Since the Fates decreed that Hector's death is sooner, Zeus listened to Athena to not let Hector live further. Even if Zeus helped Hector this time, it was prophesied that Hector would die soon anyways. Also, since there is a prophesy that Achilles will die soon after Hector, Hector had to die first.
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How does Hector treat Helen?
Achilles and Hector fought with each other when Hector killed Achilles' friend Patroclus, and Achilles won the bet Hector asked. Hector placed a curse on Achilles, and Achilles stabbed his feet, then dragged him around town to show he won. Achilles dragged the corpse of Hector around the city walls.
When was Hector Pieterson born?
Hector Pieterson died in 1976.
What is the birth name of Hector Crawford?
Hector Crawford's birth name is Crawford, Hector William.
What is the birth name of Hector Iruegas?
Hector Iruegas's birth name is Hector H. Iruegas Garcia.
How tall is Jamie Hector?
Jamie Hector is 6'.
Iliad did Zeus decide the fates of Hector and Achilles?
No, the Fates did
After hector steals achilles armor what is zeus tone in considering hectors fate?
Zeus tone was one of castigation after Hector steals Achilles armor
Who was the father of Hector and Perseus?
Hector was the Son of King Priam of Troy while Perseus was the Son of Zeus.
What are the two different ways that Zeus distributes gifts from the two great jars of fate in book 24 of iliad?
In Book 24 of the Iliad, Zeus distributes gifts from two great jars of fate to decide the fates of Hector and Achilles. Zeus shakes the jars to select the outcome: the golden talons for Hector's favor and the black fatal destiny for Achilles. This symbolic act highlights the idea of fate and destiny as predetermined by the gods in Greek mythology.
How does Zeus make the decision that hector must die?
Because he disobeyed
What happens when Zeus weighs the death of Achilles against the death of Hector?
In Book 22 of The Iliad, Zeus weighs Achilles' and Hector's fateful portions of death in his golden scales, after they have been running around the walls of Troy for the fourth time, and Hector's comes down as heavier. Zeus had been instructed to do this by Athena, wanting someone to intervene, instead of the two having to run around Troy endlessly. Apollo, who had been helping Hector stay ahead of Achilles, then leaves him. Athena, helping Achilles, tricks Hector, leading to his death.
Why is Zeus unable to save hector?
Athena argues that Zeus beloved Hectorâ??s time has come to an end. Zeus then places the fates of Achilles and Hector on scales to see how much time each one has left. Hectorâ??s fate sinks to the ground, sealing his fate to die at the hands of Achilles.
Which god helps bring about the death of Patroclus in The Iliad?
Patroclus was killed by Zeus because Patroclus killed his son Sarpedon. Zeus had Apollo wound him badly which made it easy for Hector to finish him off.
Why does Zeus decline to save hector?
Zeus declines to save Hector during the Trojan War because he is bound by the fate decreed by the Fates and the overall divine plan. Despite his love for Hector, Zeus recognizes that meddling would disrupt the balance of fate and the predetermined outcomes of the conflict. Additionally, he acknowledges the importance of allowing humans to face the consequences of their choices and actions, reinforcing the themes of fate versus free will in the epic.
What did Zeus decide when hades went to Olympus to solve problem with Demeter?
Zeus decides that he helps his brother
As Achilles chase Hector around Priam what does Zeus ask for the other gods?
ask for magic powers
Did Hector have a patron god?
Yes, he was often save by the Greek God Apollo Shootafar.
