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Iliad | Book 9 Summary and Analysis

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Phoinix: old friend and teacher of Achilleus, sent to him with Agamemnon’s peace offer

Summary
As Book Nine opens, the Achaians are in a panic. Agamemnon calls an assembly and tearfully suggests fleeing in their ships. It is Diomedes who finally protests against this plan, chastising Agamemnon for cowardice. He succeeds in rallying the Achaians to go on with the fight. Nestor then stands and suggests that a guard be set up outside the wall to protect against a surprise attack, and that a feast be held for the...


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