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Homer, Illiad, LCL 171: Homer II, Books 13-24
Loeb Classical Library

Number of quotes: 3


Book ID: 144 Page: 27

Section: 4B

Book 13 lines 345-351

Thus divided in purpose, the two mighty sons of Cronos were fashioning grievous woes for mortal warriors. Zeus was eager to have victory for the Trojans and Hector, in this way giving glory to Achilles, swift of foot; yet was he in no way minded that the Achaean army should perish utterly before Ilios, but was eager only to give glory to Thetis and to her son, strong of heart.

Quote ID: 3145

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Book ID: 144 Page: 113

Section: 4B

Book 15 lines 75-77

. . . just as I first promised and bowed my head to it on the day when the goddess Thetis clasped my knees, begging me to show honor to Achilles, sacer of cities.”

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Book ID: 144 Page: 293

Section: 4B

Book 18 lines 88-95

...for my heart commands me neither to live on nor to remain among men, unless Hector first, struck by my spear, loses his life, and pays for his despoiling of Patroclus, son of Menoetius.” Then, shedding tears, Thetis answered him: “Doomed then to a speedy death, my child, will you be, from what you say; for immediately after Hector is your own death ready at hand.”

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