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Book 05

Chapter 5

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Passage 1

Lines 4–5

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Then Pallas Minerva put valour into the heart of Diomed, son of Tydeus, that he might excel all the other Argives, and cover himself with glory. She made a stream of fire flare from his shield and helmet like the star that shines most brilliantly in summer after its bath in the waters of Oceanus—even such a fire did she kindle upon his head and shoulders as she bade him speed into the thickest hurlyburly of the fight.

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Diomed·Character·Direct

Diomed receives valour from Minerva; fire flares from his shield and helmet as he enters the thickest fighting.

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“Then Pallas Minerva put valour into the heart of Diomed, son of Tydeus, that he might excel all the other Argives, and cover himself with glory. She made a stream of fire flare from his shield and helmet like the star that shines most brilliantly in summer after its bath in the waters of Oceanus—even such a fire did she kindle upon his head and shoulders as she bade him speed into the thickest hurlyburly of the fight.”
Minerva·Deity·Direct

Minerva gives Diomed valour, kindles star-like fire upon his shield, helmet, head, and shoulders, and sends him into the thickest fighting.

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“Then Pallas Minerva put valour into the heart of Diomed, son of Tydeus, that he might excel all the other Argives, and cover himself with glory. She made a stream of fire flare from his shield and helmet like the star that shines most brilliantly in summer after its bath in the waters of Oceanus—even such a fire did she kindle upon his head and shoulders as she bade him speed into the thickest hurlyburly of the fight.”

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Minerva fills Diomed with valour and kindles star-like fire from his shield and helmet as she sends him into the thickest fighting.

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Book 5 · Passage 1

Then Pallas Minerva put valour into the heart of Diomed, son of Tydeus, that he might excel all the other Argives, and cover himself with glory. She made a stream of fire flare from his shield and helmet like the star that shines most brilliantly in summer after its bath in the waters of Oceanus—even such a fire did she kindle upon his head and shoulders as she bade him speed into the thickest hurlyburly of the fight.