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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 and how does Zeus decide for hector?
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.
Did Hector have a patron god?
Yes, he was often save by the Greek God Apollo Shootafar.
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.
Iliad did Zeus decide the fates of Hector and Achilles?
No, the Fates did
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.
What does Zeus what to do about Sarpedon?
Sarpedon the son of Zeus dies; although Zeus had wanted to save him from that fate he does not.
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 did Zeus allow Hector to be killed?
Zeus allowed Hector to be killed as part of the larger narrative of fate and divine will in the Iliad. Although he respected Hector and his bravery, Zeus ultimately could not intervene against the predetermined course of events that the Fates had established. Additionally, Zeus aimed to maintain a balance in the conflict between the Trojans and the Greeks, allowing his son Achilles to exact vengeance for the death of Patroclus. This decision highlights the complex interplay between divine intervention and the inevitability of fate in Greek mythology.
As Achilles chase Hector around Priam what does Zeus ask for the other gods?
ask for magic powers
