Book XI
28 argumentative units
- 01Summary and the Descent of Discord
The book's events are summarized before Discord descends to rouse the Greeks for battle.
- 02Agamemnon Arms for Battle
Agamemnon dons his magnificent armor as the Greek forces prepare for the day's fight.
- 03Hector and the Armies Engage
Hector leads the Trojan forces as the two armies clash fiercely under the watchful eyes of Discord and Jove.
- 04Agamemnon's Rampage Begins
Agamemnon breaks the stalemate, killing Bienor, Oïleus, and two of Priam's sons in a furious assault.
- 05Agamemnon's Merciless Slaughter
Agamemnon rejects the pleas of Antimachus's sons, slays them, and continues his devastating charge through the Trojan ranks.
- 06Agamemnon's Pursuit and Jove's Command
Agamemnon pursues the Trojans to their walls, prompting Jove to send Iris with instructions for Hector.
- 07Hector Rallies as Agamemnon Fights On
Iris delivers Jove's message, Hector rallies his men, and Agamemnon kills the young warrior Iphidamas.
- 08Agamemnon is Wounded and Retreats
Coon avenges his brother by wounding Agamemnon, who, overcome by pain, exhorts his troops and leaves the field.
- 09Hector's Counter-Attack
With Agamemnon gone, Hector exhorts his troops and leads a devastating charge against the Greeks.
- 10Ulysses and Diomed Resist Hector
Ulysses and Diomed rally to stop Hector's advance, comparing themselves to wild boars turning on hounds.
- 11The Fight Around Ulysses and Diomed
Ulysses and Diomed slay several Trojans, but Hector turns his attention toward them, causing fear.
- 12Diomed Wounds Hector
Diomed strikes Hector on the helm with his spear, stunning the Trojan hero who temporarily retreats.
- 13Paris Wounds Diomed with an Arrow
As Diomed strips a slain foe, Paris shoots an arrow from hiding, piercing Diomed's foot.
- 14Ulysses Stands Alone
With Diomed gone, Ulysses finds himself surrounded and resolves to stand his ground and fight.
- 15Ulysses Fights the Sons of Hippasus
Surrounded, Ulysses kills several Trojans before Socus wounds him in revenge for his brother Charops.
- 16Ulysses Kills Socus and Calls for Aid
Ulysses kills the fleeing Socus but, weakened by his own wound, cries out three times for help.
- 17Ajax and Menelaus Rescue Ulysses
Menelaus and Ajax arrive to find Ulysses surrounded, and the mighty Ajax drives the Trojans away.
- 18Hector and the Wounding of Machaon
While Ajax dominates one part of the field, Hector rages elsewhere, and Paris wounds the healer Machaon.
- 19Hector Turns to Confront Ajax
Advised by his charioteer, Hector drives his chariot through the carnage to confront Ajax.
- 20Ajax's Slow and Stubborn Retreat
Awed by Jove, Ajax begins a slow, defiant retreat, compared to a lion or a stubborn donkey.
- 21Eurypylus Aids Ajax and is Wounded
Eurypylus comes to Ajax's aid but is wounded in the thigh by an arrow from Paris's bow.
- 22Achilles Sends Patroclus to Inquire
Achilles sees the wounded Machaon and sends Patroclus to Nestor's tent to confirm who was injured.
- 23Nestor Tends to the Wounded Machaon
In Nestor's tent, the warriors refresh themselves while Hecamede prepares a restorative drink for Machaon.
- 24Nestor Recounts the Greeks' Woes
Patroclus arrives, and Nestor laments Achilles' indifference while listing the many Greek heroes now wounded.
- 25Nestor Recalls His Youthful Victories
Nestor recalls a great cattle raid from his youth when he led the Pylians to victory against the Epeians.
- 26Nestor's Tale of Battle with the Epeians
Nestor continues his story, describing how he led the Pylian army and dominated the battle against the Epeians.
- 27Nestor Urges Patroclus to Persuade Achilles
Nestor reminds Patroclus of his father's advice and urges him to persuade Achilles to fight or let him lead the Myrmidons.
- 28Patroclus Tends to Eurypylus's Wound
Eurypylus asks for aid, and Patroclus agrees, taking him to his tent to remove the arrow and apply herbs.