Question

Which two pairs of lines in this excerpt from Homer's Iliad contain epithets about Achilles?



To Helen's bed the gods alone assign
Hermione, to extend the regal line;
. . .

A golden distaff gave to Helen's hand;
And that rich vase, with living sculpture wrought,
. . .

He ceased; a gush of grief began to rise:
Fast streams a tide from beauteous Helen's eyes;
. . .

At Helen's beck prepare the room of state;
Beneath an ample portico they spread
. . .

In this suspense bright Helen graced the room;
Before her breathed a gale of rich perfume.
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Answer 1

  It is excerpt number 3.

"..He ceased.." because he was not inmortal and he died.

.."A gush of grief began to rise.." Helen and Achiles were from the same place.Even when Achiles was sent to kill for her, she was sad when he died.

... "Fast streams a tide..." Helen could not help crying her heart out.