The Iliad is a story about the war between the Trojans and the Greeks. They believe that if you fight in a war, this is how you demonstrate honor and integrity, but not fighting would mean cowardice or fear. During this period, males were trained from a young age to take an important role in war efforts (Rosenberg, 1999, p. 119). The most powerful warriors in this story were Hector and Achilles. Both men were given the title of heroes and displayed great power, skill, and courage. But the values ​​of Hector and Achilles were very different from each other and very different from those of people in today's society. Dignity, pride, honor, glory, fame and revenge are very important to these people as they still are today, but they are achieved in a very different way. Hector is the prince of Troy and a powerful warrior. He is the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. He is described as a devoted husband and father, who fought not for his own glory, but for the honor of his men and those he loved. Achilles is considered the greatest Greek fighter and is the son of the military man Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis. Achilles was a proud and stubborn commander who rarely acted with nobility or integrity. As a child, his mother Thetis knew he would only live a short life because he was mortal and tried to burn away his immortality, but when that didn't work she held him by the heel and dipped him into the River Styx which protected him. by lesions on every part of the body except one heel (Rosenberg, 1999, p. 126). During the war, Hector remained faithful to the fight, but Achilles withdrew from the war due to an argument with Agamemnon. Agamemnon had angered one of Apollo's priests, and as per his priest's wishes, Apollo began to reign... middle of paper... over all. They determine which warriors will succeed and which will die, and the fate of each individual person. It is extremely important to praise and glorify the Gods, and if you do not do so or give yourself too much credit and glory, disaster will surely strike. Achilles feels as if his honor has been taken away from him and wants the Greeks to learn their lesson and respect him. This war between the Trojans and the Greeks is not only fought because Paris took Helen away from her home, but also because the pride and honor that Menelaus feels has been taken away from him. There is no good or bad side to this war. These are simply two opposing forces, and whoever prefers the Gods will succeed. Heroes fought for their own glory, they wanted to be the best, and they wanted their side to win. In doing so they would have to obey and respect the Gods.