Answer to Question #259511 in Other for Promise

Question

1. Analyse the role of divine intervention as portrayed by Homer in book 1 of his Iliad and critically examine its consequence(s) and the reaction of Agamemnon and Achilles in the development of book 1.

Answer 1

The gods and goddesses were allowed to meddle on condition that they got fate back on its rightful course. Athena prevented Achilles from losing his temper which would lead to him attacking Agamemnon. This is because Athena wishes to see the Achaeans win the battle over the trojans.