There the old man laid him down and waited for bright Dawn. [89] But the son of Atreus led the counsellors of the Achaeans all together to his hut, and set before them a feast to satisfy the heart. Homer – The Iliad, Book 9 – The Embassy to Achilleus Panic set in overnight for the Greeks. And let him submit himself unto me, seeing I am more kingly, and avow me his elder in years. As a quick review before getting into the action in Book 9 of Homer's 'The Iliad,' the Achaeans are in bad shape with their war against the Trojans. For by harrying may cattle be had and goodly sheep, and tripods by the winning and chestnut horses withal; but that the spirit of man should come again when once it hath passed the barrier of his teeth, neither harrying availeth nor winning. Agamemnon in an assembly claims that he was deceived by Zeus into thinking that he could capture Troy. Howbeit let Phoenix abide here with us, and lay him down to sleep, that he may follow with me on my ships to my dear native land on the morrow, if so he will; but perforce will I not take him.". All are nigh to the sea, on the uttermost border of sandy Pylos, and in them dwell men rich in flocks and rich in kine, men that shall honour him with gifts as though he were a god, and beneath his sceptre shall bring his ordinances to prosperous fulfillment. As Book Nine opens, the Achaians are in a panic. However, Phoenix’s memories and his moralistic tale of Meleager are ineffective, as the choice that faces Achilles is too stark. Agamemnon with tears in his eyes – Jove promised me the sacking of Troy but it’s obvious he was lying. My students love how organized the handouts are and enjoy tracking the themes as a class.”. Similes of the Iliad Book 9 (Ι) SUMMARY Scenes: #1 (4) [Achaean hearts torn ≈ sea stirred by winds] #2 (14) [weeping Agamemnon ≈ a fountain] #3 (323) [Achilles ≈ (a mother) bird] #5 (481) [Peleus > Phoenix ≈ loving father > a beloved son] Short Clauses and Phrases: #4* (ὅσα/τόσα) (385) [Agamemnon’s gifts ≈ sand and dust] #6* (563) [the mother of Alcyone ≈ a halcyon bird] Why hath he gathered and led hither his host, this son of Atreus? But the twain came forward and goodly Odysseus led the way, and they took their stand before his face; and Achilles leapt up in amazement with the lyre in his hand, and left the seat whereon he sat; and in like manner Patroclus when he beheld the men uprose. But come, even as I shall bid, let us all obey. The Achaeans, sensing defeat, are panicked and despondent. But when they had made libation and had drunk to their hearts' content, they went forth from the hut of Agamemnon, son of Atreus. Book 9 Questions and Answers. Pierre asks us to consider … The Iliad Books 9-12 Summary & Analysis Book 9 Summary: “The Embassy to Achilles” With Achaean morale low, Agamemnon calls an assembly and tearfully says that Zeus has tricked him: They will never conquer Troy and should return home. Hateful in my eyes are his gifts, I count them at a hair's worth. So have I suffered much for thee and toiled much, ever mindful of this that the gods would in no wise vouchsafe me a son born of mine own body. Moreover, thou art in sooth but young, thou mightest e'en be my son, my youngest born; yet thou givest prudent counsel to the princes of the Argives, seeing thou speakest according to right. But if without gifts thou enter into the battle, the bane of men, thou shalt not then be in like honour, for all thou mayest ward off the battle. 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