A lot of spears getting thrown and a lot of fighting in this instalment of the Iliad. Not only that, but Zeus is preventing the other gods from taking action in the battle. But don't worry, Hera has a plan! A plan to distract Zeus. A very... hinted at... plan.

Sources for this episode:

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• Author unknown, Tenedos (date unknown), Anchises (online) (Accessed 08/02/2025).
• Author unknown, Thanatos (date unknown), Anchises (online) (Accessed 08/02/2025).