ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Diomedes’ bravery is best portrayed in Book VIII of the Iliad when he rescues Nestor, king of Pylos after one of his horses is wounded by Prince Paris. He called his faithful friends Sthenelus and Eurymedon to help him, and they charged toward Hector and managed to kill his chariot driver.

Detailed explanation-2: -With the help of Athena diverting Ares’ spear, Diomedes is able to wound Ares, who complains to Zeus about favoritism: Zeus always sides with Athena (5.1015ff).

Detailed explanation-3: -Described in Homer’s The Iliad, Diomedes is listed as one of the greatest heroes that the Achaeans had and one who would fight to defeat the Trojans. Having fought not only the Trojans, Diomedes would also fight several of the Greek Gods.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the Iliad, he dominates Book V with his military virtue and he is important throughout. The leader of a large army and a favorite of Athena, Diomedes functions as a second Achilles. A great rival of Ajax and Agamemnon, and a close ally of Odysseus, Diomedes is an intriguing mix of cunning, brutality, and courage.