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The prophet Calchas is reluctant to explain the cause of the plague because he fears revealing the truth may anger powerful figures, particularly Agamemnon, and lead to dire consequences for himself. He understands that the revelation could implicate Agamemnon in wrongdoing, creating a potential conflict. Additionally, Calchas may be concerned about the repercussions of his prophecy on the morale of the Greek forces, as it could lead to further discord among them during a critical time in the war.
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How does Achilles find out why there is a plague on the Greeks?
Achilles discovers the cause of the plague on the Greek camp through a consultation with the seer Calchas. Calchas reveals that the plague is a punishment from Apollo because Agamemnon has dishonored the priest Chryses by refusing to return his daughter, Chryseis. To appease Apollo and end the plague, Agamemnon must return Chryseis and offer a sacrifice to the god. This revelation sets off a chain of events that heightens the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon.
Why is Agamenmon so angry at Calchas?
Agamemnon is angry at Calchas because the seer reveals that the plague ravaging the Greek army is a punishment from Apollo for Agamemnon's dishonor of Chryses, a priest of Apollo. Calchas advises Agamemnon to return Chryseis, the captive woman he took as a prize, to her father to appease the god. Agamemnon feels humiliated and threatened by the loss of his prize and the implication that he must submit to the will of a god and the advice of a seer, leading to his wrath towards Calchas.
What prophet used a locust plague analogy?
Joel!
Why did Achilles go into a sulk and refuse to fight during the Trojan war?
Agamemnon, principal chief of the gathered Greeks (as he was king of Mycenae and all of Achaea) took a woman named Chryseis as a slave. Her father, a priest of Apollo, praed for her return, so Apollo sent a plague among the Greeks. The prophet, Calchas, after being sworn protection by Achilles, told Agamemnon that Chryseis needed to be returned to end the plague. Agamemnon agreed, but also declared that Achilles' slave, Briseis be brought to him as a replacement. Achilles, raging over the dishonor (and because he loves Briseis), prays to his mother, Thetis, for Zeus to help the Trojans gain the upper hand.
Why did Achilles think that he was robbed of his honor?
Agamemnon had taken a woman named Chryseis as his slave. Her father Chryses, a priest of Apollo, begged Agamemnon to return her to him. Agamemnon refused and Apollo sent a plague amongst the Greeks. The prophet Calchas correctly determined the source of the troubles but would not speak unless Achilles vowed to protect him. Achilles did so and Calchas declared Chryseis must be returned to her father. Agamemnon consented, but then commanded that Achilles' battle prize Briseis be brought to replace Chryseis. Angry at the dishonor and at the urging of Thetis, Achilles refused to fight or lead his troops alongside the other Greek forces. She was something he had fought for, and Agamemnon just told him to give it up, while he could've done so himself too.
When did the old testament prophet Joel live?
The prophet Joel is believed to have lived during the 9th century BC in ancient Israel. His book in the Old Testament is thought to have been written during a time of great locust plague and drought in the region.
What was the second plague?
a plague of frogsthe great plague of eyam
What plague did Giogione die of?
The black plague. The plague was transferred by rats.
Why was the doctor in 1664 was call the plague doctor?
Because they tried to cure the plague. Doctor who cures the plague --> plague doctor.
Can you give me a a sentence with the word plague?
The plague is a big event in history.I'm as disorganized as a plague pit at the moment.The plague orginated in Europe.Here is the sentence:Can you use plague in a sentence?orI dont know how to use plague in a sentence.The plague hit many citizens in the Middle Ages and killed almost 2/5ths of the population.One sentence with the word plague is "The plague is a very contagious disease."
What was the third plague?
the-plague of gnats
What plague attacked the lungs?
The plague that attacked the lungs was the pneumonic plague, a particularly devastating form of the bubonic plague. There is a link below.
