Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012
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  • 1.1:

    Sing of rage, Goddess, that bane of Akhilleus,
    Peleus’ son, which caused untold pain for Akhaians,
    sent down throngs of powerful spirits to Aides,
    war-chiefs rendered the prize of dogs and every
    sort of bird. So the plan of Zeus was accomplished
    right from the start when two men parted in anger—
    Atreus’ son, ruler of men, and godlike Akhilleus.



    Which of the Gods brought these two into conflict?