Iliad. A.

He was drawing his great sword from the sheath, and Athena came
From heaven; for the white-armed goddess Hera had sent her,
Both loving and caring for them equally in her heart.
She stood behind, and took the son of Peleus by his golden hair,
Appearing to him alone; and none of the others saw her.
Achilles was amazed, and turned; and at once he knew
Pallas Athena, and her eyes shone terribly.
And speaking to her, he uttered winged words:
Why have you come again, child of aegis-bearing Zeus?
Is it so that you might see the insolence of Agamemnon, son of Atreus?
But I will tell you, and I think it will come to pass,
That by his overbearing arrogance he will soon lose his life.

Baed [unclear] Eisb.

Then the goddess, grey-eyed Athena, spoke to him in turn:
I came from heaven to stop your rage, if you will obey,
For the white-armed goddess Hera sent me,
Both loving and caring for you both equally in her heart.
But come, cease the strife, and do not draw your sword with your hand. Cease from seeking, from desire.

But indeed, reproach him with words, as it will be;
For thus I will speak, and it will also be accomplished:
Some time, three times as many splendid gifts will come to you
Because of this insolence; but restrain yourself, and obey us.

Then swift-footed Achilles answered her:
It is necessary for me to heed the word of you both, goddess,
Even though I am very angry in my heart; for so it is better;
Maxim.

Whoever obeys the gods, they listen to him very much.

He spoke, and...