As the
Battle continues outside of Troy, the Trojans step up their game and put the
Greeks in their place! Athena actually started looking worried and came down
from Mt. Olympus to try and stop the Trojan force. I was not going to have any
of that. Not again. I stopped her in her tracks this time and proposed a new
idea. Instead of everyone fighting, let’s have another face-off. One Greek vs
one Trojan. Athena agreed, finally listening to me. Hektor challenges the
Greeks to a fight. Those cowards! Not one of them stood up to take on Hektor!
It was a spectacular sight to see all the Greeks shaking in their armor. Not so
tough now! Finally, after picking straws basically Aias steps up to the plate. Aias
is a little better than expected, but I wasn’t about to let Hektor lose. I
helped Hektor up after being knocked down. The fight was called to a draw after
that. Zeus wouldn’t want to see either men die. These men then at least were
respectful for each other and exchanged gifts. This fight did not end as badly
as the last man-to-man combat between Paris and Menelaus. This fight ends all
the fighting for the day. Things have settled down as each army heads back to
their camps. As things quiet down on the field, tensions are running higher
here on Mt. Olympus. Apparently, Poseidon is getting irritated with the Greeks
and the wall they have built. Zeus assured him the wall will be destroyed once
Troy falls. I’m not sure why Zeus is talking about Troy falling when he has
been attacking the Greeks so harshly. Maybe it was just a lie to cool down
Poseidon. After that Zeus tells us yet again to stay out of the war. I don’t
know what he expects. That didn’t work the first time. Oh well, at least the
scales of Zeus are in favor of the Trojans today. The Trojans are dominating.
Athena and Hera are on the edge of their seat wanting to intervene. They both
try to only to be stopped by Zeus. The Trojans have really pushed the Greeks
back so far and even camp out on the plains so they continue the attack all the
way to their ships in the morning. Well this intimidates the Greeks. Agamemnon
even suggest going home! Yet again, the other Greek leaders start pushing their
will over Agamemnon. They don’t want to leave. What they want is for Achilles
to come back. But I’m not sure Agamemnon will ever apologize enough to get
Achilles back. Both of those men are stubborn. Must like my sister Athena and
her will to see the Greeks triumph. Sure enough, Achilles turns down the
apology attempt. The Greeks decide to push on without him. I just think this
shows how unstable the Greek army is. Always fighting amongst themselves.
It’s
hard not to notice the power struggles on Mount Olympus and down on earth. Even
though we are all Gods here on Mt. Olympus, there is a hierarchy we abide by.
Athena and Hera try to work around that. Hera and Athena both think they are
above Zeus’ orders being his wife and his daughter. But Zeus does not care. He
word is final. He is not dealing with anyone disobeying him. Zeus’ will is
going to get accomplished one way or another. This power struggle is mirrored
in the Greek camp as we see yet again people start questioning Agamemnon’s
power and rule. Maybe he isn’t as tough as once thought. It starts to look like
Agamemnon doesn’t even want to be there anymore. And why should he? This was
all for his little brother, and as the Trojans keep advancing, it doesn’t seem
like this long war was worth it. As the fates have placed favor in the Trojans
I just hope that doesn’t run out. I’m never sure which side Zeus is playing
for. Between the comments to Poseidon and how he acts on the battlefield it’s
unclear which side he actually wants to win. And now Hektor is switching up his
game plan. I’m afraid that with all his success his luck will run out. Hektor
doesn’t usually go on the offense like this. Camping on the fields? I hope his plan
works out. The only thing that I think bodes well for the Trojans is that they
are mainly a united front. They follow Hektor, the people within the walls light
fires to help the Trojans keep an eye on the Greeks. They stick together. The Greek
camp seems to be falling apart. Between wanting to leave, trying to regain
Achilles, and everyone fighting for power, the Greek army doesn’t seem to be
holding it all together. Only time will tell how this will all play out.
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