Why does Calchas tell the Greeks about why Apollo is mad?

Why does Calchas tell the Greeks about why Apollo is mad?

What does Calchas tell the Greeks about why Apollo is mad? Apollo is mad because Agamemnon wouldn’t take the ransom that Apollo’s priest Chryses brought him. Apollo is mad because they failed to make a sacrifice to him.

Who is the Greek prophet that interprets the meaning behind the plague sent by Apollo?

He calls Calchas “prophet of evil.” Calchas tells the Greeks that the captive Chryseis must be returned to her father Chryses in order to get Apollo to stop the plague he has sent as a punishment: this triggered the quarrel of the hero Achilles and Agamemnon, the main theme of the Iliad.

How do the Greeks put an end to Apollo’s anger?

The seer Calchas explains that Apollo is angry with the Greeks because of Agamemnon’s rude treatment of Chryses. Only by returning Chryses’ daughter and performing ritual sacrifices will the Greeks appease Apollo’s anger and stop the plague.

What was Chryses prayer to Apollo?

Then Chryses raised his arms and prayed on their behalf: ‘Hear me, God of the Silver Bow, protector of Chryse and holy Cilla, lord of Tenedos. Just as once before when I prayed to you, you honoured me and struck the Achaeans a fierce blow, so grant my new plea, and avert this dreadful scourge from the Danaans.

Why is Achilles angry with Agamemnon?

Achilles is initially angry because the leader of the Greek forces, King Agamemnon, takes a captive woman named Briseis from him. By taking away the prize of honour that has been allocated to Achilles in recognition of his fighting prowess, Agamemnon dishonours him.

Who is Apollo’s priest?

priest Chryses
Apollo’s priest Chryses comes to the Achaian camp and asks to ransom back his daughter Chryseis, who has been captured. Agamemnon sends him rudely away, and Chryses prays to Apollo to punish the Greeks, which Apollo does by sending a plague upon them.

Why does Apollo help Hector the Trojan?

Apollo helps Hector and the Trojans because the god is angry at the Greeks for dishonoring his priest.

What is Homer’s point about anger in the Iliad?

Homer is trying to teach his people that anger can lead to rush and impulsive decisions. It is well presented when Paris stole Helen from Agamemnon, which action provoked his wrath and start of the Trojan war. Thousands of Greeks died during that war which was triggered by Agamemnon’s anger.