The Iliad 1.514–516 — Thetis speaking to Zeus | The Lexicon

The Iliad 1.514–516

how far I among all the gods am honoured the least.

νημερτὲς μὲν δή μοι ὑπόσχεο καὶ κατάνευσον ἢ ἀπόειπʼ, ἐπεὶ οὔ τοι ἔπι δέος, ὄφρʼ ἐῢ εἰδέω ὅσσον ἐγὼ μετὰ πᾶσιν ἀτιμοτάτη θεός εἰμι.

Lattimore commentary

Thetis brings up the topic of honor that has marked the quarrel between her son and Agamemnon, subtly implying that she has the status and power to cause similar strife if her wishes are not satisfied.

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