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Reading the Iliad is like watching a football match where Zeus is flagging both teams constantly for interference from the gods.
Gods and goddesses join the fray and continue to drive the tides of war. Paris tries to end the bloody battle in a single one on one fight but it isn't meant to be. Ares and Aphrodite side with the Trojans, Hera and Athena support the Achaeans. Zeus would just like everyone to please stop. And where is Achilles??? Join the Extra Mythology Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/extracredits Learn all about our shows at http://becauselearningmatters.com ___________ Thanks for participating in this week's discussion! We want you to be aware of our community posting guidelines so that we can have high-quality conversations: https://becausegamesmatter.com/extra-credits-community-code-of-conduct Contribute community subtitles to Extra Mythology: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCCODtTcd5M1JavPCOr_Uydg&tab=2 Talk to us on Twitter (@ExtraCreditz): http://bit.ly/ECTweet Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/ECFBPage Have fun with us on Twitch: http://bit.ly/ECtwitch Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/ECisonInstagram Follow us on Tumblr: http://bit.ly/EConTumblr ___________ ♪ Music: "Extra Mythology Theme" by Big Giant Circles http://www.biggiantcircles.com/