The Pantheon of the Iliad: Divine Forces and Mortal Consequences

Dec 27, 2025

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Explore the intricate web of Homeric religion depicted in the Iliad, where gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Athena dramatically influence mortal fates. Delve into key mythological events such as the Judgement of Paris and the roles of divine figures like Aphrodite and Ares, who support the Greek side in the Trojan War. Understand the powers of the Fates—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—as they weave the destinies of both gods and heroes. This examination highlights the complex interplay between divine intervention and human agency in ancient Greek culture.

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The Pantheon of the Iliad: Divine Forces and Mortal Consequences

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Homeric Religion
Gods in the Iliad • Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Artemis, • Thetis, River-god Scamander • (Hades, Hermes, Hestia, Dionysus)
The Backstory • Judgement of Paris • Van der Werff (1659-1722)
Leda & Helen • Da Vinci
Trojan Supporters • Apollo, Ares, Aphrodite
Greek Side • Hera • Athena • Poseidon
Who is in Charge? • Zeus? • Fates? • Hera? • Aphrodite? • Aphrodite’s magic underwear: the first “Miracle Bra”? • Jupiter & Juno - Annibale Carracci
The Fates • Clotho (Spinner of thread of life) • Lachesis (Determiner of length) • Atropos (Cutter of thread)
Sarpedon & Zeus