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Zeus made great progress for the Trojans, and he pushed the Greeks into the catastrophe of defeat.Zeus sat on Mount Ada, looked at the Greek warship camp for a while, and then turned his gaze to the Thracian territory.At this time, Poseidon, the god of the sea, was also busy. He sat on the top of the densely wooded island of Samotrak, looking at Mount Ada, the city of Troy and the warships of the Danneans.He was horrified to see the Greek defenses breached by the Trojans.He stood up, left the top of the rocky mountain, and took the steps of a god that shakes the mountains and forests. In four steps, he came to the shore of the Aegean Sea. Under the surging waves stood his magnificent palace with golden walls.He put on the golden armor, put on the golden mane horse, and then held the golden whip, jumped into the chariot, and drove the chariot through layers of waves.The sea-monsters recognized their master, and the sea parted to let him pass, without a drop of water wetting the axles.Poseidon came near the Danean ships, unloaded the horses, bound their feet with golden chains, tied them in a cave between Tenedos and Imbros, and fed them with the elixir of immortality. they.Then he came quickly to the fierce battle, and saw the Trojans gathered tightly around Hector, and were about to seize the Greek ships.

Poseidon took the form of the prophet Calchas, mingled among the Greeks, saw the fighting spirit of the two Ajax, and said, "I am not worried about the Trojans attacking elsewhere, but only here." Something went wrong, for Hector raged like a fire. But you, heroes, if you gather your forces and defend this place, you can save the Greeks," he said, lighting two fires with his staff. Let's go.They immediately felt their limbs light and their courage multiplied, and the Sea God suddenly disappeared.Ajax the younger, son of Oreus, was the first to understand who this man was. "Ajax," he called out to his companion with the same name, "that man just now was not Calchas, he was Poseidon. Now I feel a fire burning in my heart, and I long for the battle that will determine the outcome! Ajax the Great, Telamon's son, replied: "Now my hands clenched the spear excitedly, my mood is relaxed, my legs are flexible, and I am eager to fight Hector alone!"

Poseidon came again among the despondent heroes who lay weary in their ships.He encouraged them till they roused themselves, and returned to the two Ajax, calm and determined, ready to strike down Hector and the Trojans.The Dane'a were lined up in dense rows, spears bristling, shields connected, helmets on helmets, warriors shoulder to shoulder, feathers fluttering on their helmets, touching each other.The soldiers were densely packed, and there was a din of voices.The Trojans were also passionate, and under the leadership of Hector, the shouts shook the mountains. "Trojans and Lycians, stand firm!" Hector turned to call on his soldiers, "The enemy's formation will not last long, and they will surely retreat under the blow of my spear, because the thunderstorm God is with us," he yelled, motivating his soldiers.Deiphobus, the warrior son of Priam, shielded by his shield, strode forward.Maelionus, seeing him as an object of attack, threw his spear at him.Deiphobus blocked it with a strong shield, and the points of his spears were broken.Maelionus was very angry, and he turned back to the ship to get a stronger spear.

The fierce battle continued.In the melee, Amphimachus was killed by Hector.Amphimachus is the grandson of Poseidon. It turned out that Aktor, the king of Elis, married his wife Moliona, and she and Poseidon gave birth to twins, Eurytus and Kleator.Amphimachus was the son of Creator.Poseidon was very angry when he saw his grandson died.He rushed to the barracks at once, inciting more Greeks to fight.Here he sees Idomeneus carrying a wounded friend on his back to a doctor for treatment, before returning to camp to fetch another spear.Poseidon, the god of the sea, approached him in the form of Thoas, and said to him:

"King of the Cretans, do you know that catastrophe is imminent? Those who have not participated in the battle today will not be able to return home from Troy!" "That's right, Thoas." Idomeneus said to him The gods who left only spoke loudly.He took two spears from the barracks and came out.Merionus was just at his side, for his lance had just been broken by touching the shield of Deiphobus, and now he returned to find another. "I see what you need," Idomeneus said to him. "In my tent are twenty spears which I have captured, by the wall. Go and choose the best Do it!" Myrionas chose a thick spear, and the two returned to the battle together.

Though Idomeneus was old, he fought as bravely as a young man.The first opponent Idomeneus encountered was Othrymenius, who proposed marriage to Cassandra and thus sided with the Trojans.Otrimenius was shot, and Idomeneus said happily: "Merry bridegroom, now go and marry Priam's daughter! In fact, if you are with us, help We have conquered Troy, and you can marry the beautiful daughter of Ariotes! Well, now you come aboard with me to get the dowry!" He was taunting, and Asios came running in his chariot, demanding To avenge the dead.Asios drew himself up and was about to throw the spear, when Idomeneus' spear pierced him in the throat.Seeing this scene, his steward was so stunned that he couldn't control his hands and forgot to drive back.Antilochus, the son of Nestor, struck him with his spear and threw him under the chariot.

Now Deiphobus rushed straight at Idomeneus, determined to avenge the death of his friend Asius.He saw the opportunity and threw a shot at the Cretan.Idomeneus the Cretan knelt down cleverly and covered his body with a shield.The lance flew over his head and hit Prince Hypsenore in the liver. "Dear friend Asios, I have avenged you at last," the Trojan cried out joyfully, "I have sent you a servant to serve you!" moaned the wounded Hypsenor Unable to stop, he was quickly lifted away from the chaotic battlefield by his two companions.Idomeneus continued to fight. He killed Anchises' son-in-law Alcatus, and then shouted: "Deiphobus, isn't our deal very good? I'll give you three for one!" Come, and I will let you see for yourself whether I am the son of Zeus!" Idomeneus said this because he was the grandson of King Minos, that is, the great-grandson of Zeus.Deiphobus considered for a moment whether to fight alone, or to seek a brave helper.He felt that the second way was wiser, so he joined his brother-in-law Aeneas to attack Idomeneus.Idomeneus was not afraid, and when he saw his two opponents approaching, he waited calmly.But he also beckoned to his companions who were nearby to come to his aid.Aeneas hurls his spear at Idomeneus, but misses and falls to the ground.Idomeneus shot Oenomaus, and he fell to the ground dead.Just as the victor drew his spear from the dead man, the arrows of the Trojans shot at him like locusts, and he had to retreat.Deiphobus threw his spear at him angrily, but missed, and struck down Askaraphus, son of Ares.Due to the order of Zeus, Ares, the god of war, and other gods were imprisoned on the holy mountain, so he didn't know that his son died in battle.Furious, Myrianus hurled a spear, which hit Deiphobus in the arm, and his helmet fell to the ground.Merionus sprang forward, drew the javelin from the wounded man's arm, and hurried back to his ranks.Polytes left the battle with his brother Deiphobus on his back.Cross the ditch and head towards the chariot waiting there.

Others are still fighting fiercely.Now came the catastrophe of Posandros, and he met the brave Menelaus.Menelaus, son of Atreus, threw his spear at him and missed, but his enemy hurled a spear, which hit Menelaus' shield and broke the point.Menelaus drew his sword, and Posandros drew his long-handled battle-axe from under his shield, and the two rushed forward to kill each other.The Trojan hit the opponent's helmet, but was cut by the opponent's sword.Posandros staggered and fell to the ground, dying.Menelaus caught up a step, stepped on his chest, and said mockingly: "You pigs and dogs, how dare you rob my young wife, rob my property, and now come to destroy our war!" Ships, and kill us Greeks. Are you not satisfied, you greedy fellows?" he said, stripping off the dead man's armor, handing it to his friend, and moving on.

The two sides are fighting.Hector knew that the battle on the left was moving in favor of the Greeks.He also hacked and killed where he first broke into the gate of the camp, and gradually penetrated into the ranks of the Argosians. The Trojans were almost driven out of the barracks by the Greeks this time, and returned to the city shamefully. Fortunately, Polydamas arrived in time to persuade the stubborn Hector.He said: "My friend, do you think that you are the bravest hero and can not listen to the advice of others? Don't you see that the war is burning on our heads? Call the noble leaders to a meeting, let us Discuss together to see whether we should continue to go deep into the complicated warship lanes, or retreat quickly. I am worried that the Greeks will make a comeback to avenge yesterday's defeat, while their bravest warrior is still waiting on the ship all the time us!"

Hector obeyed his friend's advice, and begged him to hasten to call a council of the noblest chiefs.After speaking, he turned around and ran towards the battlefield.On the way, whenever he met a leader, he ordered him to gather quickly to Polydamas.Later, he found his brothers Deiphobus and Helenus, Asios and his brother Adamas in the forefront of the battlefield.He saw that the first two were injured, and the latter two were dead.Suddenly, seeing his brother Paris, he shouted angrily: "Where are all our brave men? Our city is about to end, and you will not escape a terrible fate. The others go to the meeting, and You should keep fighting!"

"I like to be with you," replied Paris, expressing his displeasure to his brother, "you should know my strength and courage!" With that, the two of them went together to the place where the battle was fiercest.Regardless of the opponent's resistance, the Trojans slashed heroically.Presently Hector was at the forefront, but the Greeks were not as daunted as before.The brave Ajax challenged him boldly, but the Trojan ignored his insults and just rushed towards the warship ahead.