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The Story of the Greeks•Grade 4•grammar Stage

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia

Achilles arrived with his Myrmidons and friend Patroclus. The fleet was stranded with no wind. The oracle said Diana demanded Agamemnon sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia because he had offended her. Agamemnon reluctantly agreed, but as the priest was about to kill her, Diana carried her away and substituted a deer. The wind rose, the fleet sailed to Troy, and a ten-year war began. Neither side could gain advantage despite many battles.

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Comprehension

Notes Achilles came with his Myrmidons and Patroclus

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Cause & Consequence

Explains why Diana demanded sacrifice: Agamemnon had offended her

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Significance

Explains that Greeks believed they must satisfy the gods

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