Iliad

In two extended similes, Hector and Achilles are compared to animals. Find these epic similes & others in this part of the story. What comparisons are made in each simile? I’m

In two extended similes, Hector and Achilles are compared to animals. Find these epic similes & others in this part of the story. What comparisons are made in each simile?

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Achilles is compared to a race horse with his chariot. Lines 25-31:Achilles is running across the land and is compared to the brightest star. Lines 93-97: Hector is compared to a snake lying by its hole, waiting to strike.

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