Achilles

June 1, 2000 BC

Dear journal, My mother and father wished that I not be involved in the War Of Troy or be forced by King Agamemnon to do so. When they realized that Agamemnon sent messengers to find me, they hid me with King Lycomedes's daughters. There I thought that I would be safe, but the renowned Odysseus was too smart and found me among them. Then I was forced to see king Agamemnon and go into his war, even though I don't want to at all. However, I feel good that the great Zeus​ has given to me shining armor and his immortal horses. I feel safer knowing that the armor and horese can protect me more then regular armor or horses. I hope that Zeus will protect me during this war. It was said to me that if I am to leave and not fight the war, I will live long, but not be remembered for very long. However, if I stay and fight, it is said that I will be remembered for a long time, but I will die in the war. I am unsure what to do.

June 3, 2000 BC

Dear Journal, I was so angry at Agamemnon that I almost slew him at the council but Athena prevented me from doing so. Now Briseis of the Fair Cheeks was taken away from me, and I intend to hold a grudge against King Agamemnon from now on. I am now less interested in fighting this war with him. I don't think I can trust him since he has taken Briseis away. Agamemnon must have realized this, for he sent three envoys: Odysseus, Aias, and Phoinix. I told them of how I could stay or go, and what would happen if I did. Then they tried to convince me to join the war, even though I did not like Agamemnon at all. They also tried to build my friendship with the King, but my oppinion of him did not change at all. Now I fear that I will be forced into war, fighting for him, even though I feel it is the wrong thing to do, I may have no choice.

June 6, 2000 BC

Dear Journal, Today Agamemnon, to my dislike, declaired war on the Trojans. As I sat on the stern of one of the hollow ships, I watched the battle rage, great men dying on both sides. Then, my dear friend Patroklos left me to join the battle after nestor left. Suddenly, a blood red serpent being carried of by and eagle flew over the heads of the Trojans. Seeing this, an omen that they may not win the war, greatly lifted my spirits greatly and made me more confident to win the battle over Troy. Then, Hector, the greatest man in the entire Trojan army, threw a stone larger than any other, and smashed through our gate. At once, Patroklos threw a stone at him, and nearly killed him. With Hector out of the way, we began to drive back the Trojans. Then, Hector rose and gave the order to bring fire to our ships. Hector arrived at our first ship, where many of us fought him off, but still he laid his hand upon its stern. Patroklos then came to me and pleaded that I give him my armor, and Myrmidons to lead. So, as he was my dear friend, I granted him what he requested. At once I prayed to Zeus that he be strong in the battle, and that he come out alive. My prayers, however, seemed to do nothing. Patroklos suddenly lost his helmet, as if he were smote in the back, then began to retreat. As he did so, Hector slew him. I am furious with Hector. Tomorrow, I shall join the battle and slay him who slew Patroklos. I pray to Zeus that nothing as tragic happens to me as it did him.