Across
- 3. Another name for the Greeks who fought in the Trojan War
- 5. The floor of a fireplace, symbolizing home and family in the epic
- 9. To make amends or compensate for a wrong, a central conflict
- 13. A hero’s finest moments in battle
- 14. Referring to the gods who reside on Mount Olympus
- 16. The act of begging or pleading, seen in appeals to gods or leaders
- 17. Leader of the Greek forces, often at odds with Achilles
- 19. Reputation and glory in battle
- 20. A two-wheeled vehicle used in battle and racing, iconic in The Iliad
Down
- 1. Intense anger, often used to describe Achilles’ fury
- 2. A staff that symbolizes authority or power
- 4. A Trojan prince and one of the main defenders of Troy
- 6. An event that is inevitable and unavoidable
- 7. Retaliation against an enemy
- 8. A fatal disease, such as the plague sent by Apollo
- 10. A long narrative poem, often about heroic deeds
- 11. Goods taken during war or conflict, a common theme of the Trojan War
- 12. Courage in battle
- 15. The food of the gods, symbolizing divine sustenance
- 18. A prediction of future events, often given by seers