To one, Achilles may not be a God or mortal who is given the respect that he might deserve. ... Odysseus tells him how Zeus has been encouraging the Trojans with signs; how they are afraid that Hectors threats will have them killed in Troy, far from their home lands; and that they will not be able to save their ships and their countrymen without the help of Achilles. ... It is said that heroes are born into eminence, however they also are watched over by the people through their public actions and especially by courageous performance in combat. ... He saw many of his men dying and their army t...

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