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1. Iliad

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   | Quarrel & Withdrawal | I–VIII | Agamemnon dismisses Briseis; Achilles refuses to fight. | Achaeans suffer catastrophic losses. |
   | Trojan Ascendancy | IX–XV | Diplomatic missions to Achilles fail; Trojan success peaks under Hector. | The tide strongly favors Troy; the Achaean ships are threatened. |
   | Patroclus' Death | XVI–XVIII | Patroclus, wearing Achilles' armor, enters the fray and is killed by Hector. | Achilles’ rage shifts from prideful anger to profound, world-ending vengeance. |
   | Achilles' Return & Climax | XIX–XXIV | Achilles reconciles w…

2. Trojan War

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   The war centered on the prolonged siege of the heavily fortified city of Troy, often referred to by its inhabitants as Ilion or Wilusa. Archaeological evidence suggests the site experienced multiple phases of destruction, although dating these precisely to the traditional war date remains problematic given the inherent cyclical nature of myth reconstruction.
   The conflict lasted for ten years, characterized by periods of stalemate punctuated by major engagements and duels between champions. A critical moment, detailed in the Iliad, occurred when Achilles withdrew from …