The Greek Omen of the Snake Attacking the Bird
http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/the_iliad.html
http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/the_iliad.html
Today Zeus smiled upon
us. As the Achaians began to push their advance Zeus struck the ground with a
mighty bolt. Signaling our time to strike again. It was good day. We pushed the
Achaians not only to their previous position but towards their wall. Hector
was like a mad man rushing headlong into battle. While I support any attack
which throttles the Achaians faster. I hesitate at his sudden change of heart
and his change into an offensive combatant pushing towards the ships. Once we
had reached the wall we ordered ourselves off of our horses to avoid the
unnecessary casualties and divided up into groups. Taking upon my mantle
another leadership role I lead the fourth group of Trojans and her allies with
the two sons of Antenor; ArcheLochus and Akamas.
Once we'd passed the wall thanks to the strength granted to Hektor by the great father, we began once more to press upon the Achaians driving them back to their ships. It seems nothing can stop us now from burning the ships and crushing what remains of the forces. At least that is what I thought until a dark omen passed overhead of snaked clutched in and biting at an eagle who sought to make it prey. The eagle then dropped the snake amongst us. Against my own feelings Hektor has chosen to disregard this omen of the gods. Though he has the strength of Zeus the fate of our army cannot be attributed to him alone. Had I been the leader of such a great state seeking to overwhelm the Achaians I would pay heed to these omens for they are just as wise as following the gods...I only hope that our advance does stir Achaians to unite, and least of all to summon Achilleus from his exile.
Once we'd passed the wall thanks to the strength granted to Hektor by the great father, we began once more to press upon the Achaians driving them back to their ships. It seems nothing can stop us now from burning the ships and crushing what remains of the forces. At least that is what I thought until a dark omen passed overhead of snaked clutched in and biting at an eagle who sought to make it prey. The eagle then dropped the snake amongst us. Against my own feelings Hektor has chosen to disregard this omen of the gods. Though he has the strength of Zeus the fate of our army cannot be attributed to him alone. Had I been the leader of such a great state seeking to overwhelm the Achaians I would pay heed to these omens for they are just as wise as following the gods...I only hope that our advance does stir Achaians to unite, and least of all to summon Achilleus from his exile.
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