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Because Achilles is the child of Thetis and Zeus, and he owed her one.

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Was Athena the only child by Thetis and Zeus?

Athena was a child by METIS and Zeus. not thetis.


Why did Thetis wait 12 days before she made her appeal to Zeus?

Thetis waited 12 days before appealing to Zeus because she was grieving the death of her son, Achilles, and needed time to process her emotions. Additionally, she wanted to ensure that her plea would be impactful, as the situation with the Greeks and Trojans escalated. By delaying her request, she could prepare for a more persuasive argument to persuade Zeus to intervene on Achilles' behalf. This period also allowed her to witness the consequences of Achilles' absence in battle, reinforcing the urgency of her appeal.


Was Thetis daughter of Zeus?

No, Thetis was the daughter of Doris and Nereus.


What does thetis promise to do?

Thetis does not promise anything, but Zeus does promise Thetis that her son Achilles will be honored.


What had thetis done for Zeus?

Zeus, whose throne Thetis had protected by summoning the giant Briareus when the gods had sought to bind him.


What does Thetis promise to do for her son Achilles?

She promises to ask Zeus to side with the Trojans in the battle.


What did Zeus do for Achilles when thetis asked him?

Thetis was promised that Achilles would have honor and glory.


What is the purpose of the flashback when Thetis helped defend Zeus?

To shjow why Zeus a powerful god would make a promise and help the Nereid Thetis.


Why did Zeus decide not to marry thetis?

Zeus did not marry Thetis because of a prophecy that stated their offspring would be more powerful than their father. To avoid being overthrown, Zeus arranged for Thetis to marry the mortal Peleus instead, who fathered Achilles.


Who was the chosen husband of Thetis?

Hera made Zeus give Thetis to a mortal man as his wife.


What is intercede?

Intervene on behalf of another.


Give you a sentence for intervene?

The union will intervene on you behalf if the company tries to discipline you.