Which epic characteristic is used in this excerpt from the iliad by homer?

then thus the king: “shall i my prize resign
with tame content, and thou possess'd of thine?
great as thou art, and like a god in fight,
think not to rob me of a soldier's right.
at thy demand shall i restore the maid?
first let the just equivalent be paid;
such as a king might ask; and let it be
a treasure worthy her, and worthy me.

a) epic simile

b) epithet

c) starting in medias res

d) invocation to the muse