iliad general knowledge

Who kills Adrestus?

Menelaus

Who is Chryseis’ dad?

Chryses, priest of Apollo

What is the name of the inconvenient Greek seer?

Calchas, who predicts events in the Trojan War.

Why is Deiphobus a problem in the Achilles and Hector duel?

It is Athene in disguise who tricks Hector into facing Achilles ultimately leading to his death

Which speedy runner has 5 sisters and came to a grisly end?

Dolon

What is the name of Homer’s sensitive, talking horse?

Xanthus, who communicates with Achilles.

Who is Achilles’ dad?

Peleus, the king of the Myrmidons.

Whose son is Sarpedon?

Zeus

What is the name of Achilles’ tutor?

Phoenix, who seeked refuge in Peleus’ kingdom; just like Patroclus

Who is gullible enough to fire an arrow, breaking the truce and wounding Menelaus?

Pandarus, the son of Lycaios.

Who trades gold armour for Diomedes’ bronze armour in a show of xenia?

Glaucus, who is a Lycian hero and ally of the Trojans.

What is the name of Nestor’s young son who distinguishes himself in battle and the funeral games?

Antilochus, who is renowned for his speed and bravery.