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⚔️ The Wrath of Achilles A central episode of the Iliad is the wrath of Achilles, triggered by a dispute with Agamemnon, the commander of the Greek forces. When Agamemnon took Briseis, a captive woman awarded to Achilles, Achilles viewed the act as a severe dishonor. In response, he withdrew from battle entirely, refusing to fight despite the ongoing war. Ancient sources emphasize that this decision was driven by honor rather than fear or strategy. Achilles’ absence had immediate consequences. Without him, the Greeks began to suffer heavy losses at the hands of the Trojans. The myth presents Achilles’ anger as a force as destructive as any weapon, showing how personal pride and conflict among leaders could influence the fate of entire armies. This withdrawal marks a turning point in the war and sets the conditions for the tragedy that follows.

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