In Homer's epic poem "The Iliad," Menelaus, the king of Sparta and brother of Agamemnon, calls upon the chieftains and warriors of Greece to gather for war against Troy. The reaction of the chieftains to Menelaus's call to arms varies.
Some of the chieftains respond enthusiastically and immediately join the cause. Notable among them is Achilles, the greatest warrior among the Greeks, who eagerly prepares to go to war. Other chieftains, such as Ajax the Greater, Diomedes, and Nestor, also pledge their support and assemble their forces to join the Greek expedition to Troy.
However, there are some chieftains who express hesitation or reluctance to go to war. Agamemnon, the overall leader of the Greek forces, faces resistance from his own troops. Many soldiers grumble and complain about the hardships and dangers of war, longing for their homes and families. Agamemnon struggles to rally his forces and maintain their morale.
Ultimately, it takes the intervention of the gods, including Athena and Hera, to inspire and motivate the chieftains to fully commit to the war effort. Through divine intervention, the chieftains are spurred into action, setting the stage for the epic conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans.