Iliad Book 19

1. Who insists the Achaeans must not fight yet because 'an army marches on its stomach'? (8)
4. Achilles' is predicted to fall to the "hands of a god and of a man", which god is this? (6)
5. The longer the arming scene the greater the warrior, likewise a warrior's worth is shown in the quality of his armour and weaponry; who else but Achilles could wield "his father's spear"? (6)
7. Who saves Achilles "from starvation"? (6)
8. What was the name of Achilles' "wife" who stayed "unmolested" in Agamemnon's hut? (7)
9. Which goddess embalmed Patroclus with ambrosia and nectar? (6)

2. Thetis was wary of Hector's death because of _______ that Achilles' would die soon after, fill in the gap. (8)
3. Who is described as "the eldest daughter of Zeus who blinds us all, damn her"? (8)
6. Achilles states "no food or drink shall past my lips", until when will he "hold out, at all costs"? (6)
10. Who normally made "a delicious meal" for Achilles? (9)

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