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A summary of Books 5 & 6 in Homer's The Iliad. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Iliad and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
A short summary of Homer's The Iliad. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Iliad.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Iliad Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Iliad Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
Book 5 begins a passage of extended individual heroism for Diomedes, something that the Greeks called an aristeia. The passages is designed to commemorate Diomedes’ bravery and glory as a hero. Naturally, a goddess, Athena, assists him in attaining this glory.
Book X. ARGUMENT. THE NIGHT-ADVENTURE OF DIOMED AND ULYSSES. Upon the refusal of Achilles to return to the army, the distress of Agamemnon is described in the most lively manner. He takes no rest that night, but passes through the camp, awaking the leaders, and contriving all possible methods for the public safety.
Homer made this way of starting an epic famous, and in the case of The Iliad, the poet plunges into his story nine years into the Trojan War, at the moment when a personal dispute erupts between the Achaean king, Agamemnon, and the greatest Achaean warrior, Achilles.
