The Iliad Audiobook
The Iliad by Homer is a legendary sonnet set during the Trojan Conflict, zeroing in on the contention between the Greek legend Achilles and the Trojan sovereign Hector. The sonnet starts with Achilles' indignation after his authority, Agamemnon, claims away his reward, the lady Briseis. Achilles pulls out from the fight, prompting Greek misfortunes. As the Trojans, drove by Hector, make strides, Achilles' companion Patroclus wears Achilles' protection and is killed by Hector. Irritated, Achilles gets back to fight, kills Hector, and disrespects his body. At last, Lord Priam of Troy asks Achilles for his child's return, prompting a snapshot of shared pain. The sonnet closes with Hector's burial service, depicting topics of honor, anger, and the human expense of war. (Summary by Dream Audiobooks)
Episodes
The epic opens with a quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles over a captive woman, Briseis. Achilles, enraged by Agamemnon’s arrogance, withdraws from the war. His mother, Thetis, asks Zeus to punish the Greeks. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Zeus sends a deceptive dream to Agamemnon, convincing him to attack Troy. Agamemnon tests his army’s loyalty, and the Greeks prepare for battle. The poet lists the armies in the famous "Catalogue of Ships."
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Paris and Menelaus agree to a duel to decide the war. Paris is nearly killed but is rescued by Aphrodite, who whisks him away to Helen. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
The gods debate the outcome. Athena tricks a Trojan into breaking the truce, and battle erupts once more.
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Diomedes, empowered by Athena, becomes a nearly unstoppable force. He even wounds two gods, Aphrodite and Ares.
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Hector returns to Troy and meets his wife, Andromache, who pleads with him to stay. But Hector insists on duty, knowing Troy’s fall is inevitable. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Hector and Ajax engage in single combat. The duel ends in a draw, and they exchange gifts as a sign of respect. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Zeus declares that the Trojans will have the upper hand. The Greeks are pushed back, and their situation worsens. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Agamemnon sends Odysseus, Phoenix, and Ajax to beg Achilles to return. Achilles refuses, choosing honor over personal gain. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Odysseus and Diomedes sneak into the Trojan camp, kill spies, and cause havoc. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Agamemnon leads a charge, but the Trojans, led by Hector, fight back fiercely. Many Greek heroes, including Odysseus and Diomedes, are wounded. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
The Trojans break through the Greek defenses, pushing them toward their ships. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Poseidon secretly helps the Greeks, giving them the strength to resist the Trojan assault. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Hera seduces Zeus to distract him, allowing Poseidon to continue aiding the Greeks.
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Zeus realizes the deception and orders Poseidon to withdraw. The Trojans regain the upper hand.
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Patroclus, Achilles’ closest companion, dons Achilles’ armor and enters battle. He fights bravely but is ultimately slain by Hector. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Both sides fight fiercely for Patroclus’ body. Menelaus and Ajax defend it against the Trojans.
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Achilles, devastated by Patroclus' death, vows revenge. His mother, Thetis, asks Hephaestus to craft new armor for him.
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Achilles reconciles with Agamemnon and prepares to rejoin the war, setting aside his personal grievances. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
Zeus allows the gods to intervene. Achilles rampages through the Trojan ranks. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
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