The opening piece to the Iliad and the first spoken words of the epic.
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EnglishVoice Age
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British (General)Transcript
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Audio book test one. Iliad plague and wrath anger sing goddess the anger of Achilles son of pus that accursed anger, which brought the Greeks endless sufferings and sent the mighty souls of many warriors to Hades, leaving their bodies as Carrion for the dogs and a feast for the birds. And Zeus's purpose was fulfilled. It all began when Agamemnon Lord of men and God like Achilles quarreled and parted Crusius had come to the Greek ships to recover his captured daughter. He brought with him an immense ransom and carried the emblems of the Arch God Apollo on a golden staff in his hand. He spoke in supplication to the whole Greek army and most of all to its two commanders, Agamemnon and Menelaus, the sons of Atreus, sons of aches and you other Greek men at arms. You hope to sack Priam's town and get home in safety. May the gods that live on Mount Olympus grant your wish. Now respect the Archer God Son of Apollo, accept this ransom and release my beloved daughter.