
In Homer's Iliad, which god forges Achilles' famous shield described in great detail in Book 18?
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Get StartedIn Homer's Iliad, which god forges Achilles' famous shield described in great detail in Book 18?
Options:
- Hephaestus
- Ares
- Apollo
- Poseidon
Correct answer: Hephaestus
Explanation: In Book 18 of the Iliad (traditionally dated to the 8th century BCE), Hephaestus forges Achilles' elaborate shield at Thetis's request, a central episode describing cosmic and civic scenes.
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