Priam, Hectors father, knows that the gods protected and strengthened Achilles

Prian ,Hectors father knows that the gods protected and strengthened Achilles

Explanation:

Near death, Hector pleads with Achilles to return his body to the Trojans for burial, but Achilles resolves to let the dogs and scavenger birds maul the Trojan hero. The other Achaeans gather round and exultantly stab Hector's corpse. Achilles ties Hector's body to the back of his chariot and drags it through the dirt.Since he killed Patroclus with the help of a god, the gods helped arrange his death. Achilles knew that coming to Troy would gain him glory but cost him his life. ... The final reason Achilles returns Hector's body to Priam is the ransom. Priam gives Achilles gold equal to the weight of Hector's body, per Achilles' demandZeus sends Hermes, disguised as a benevolent Myrmidon soldier, to guide Priam through the Achaean camp. When the chariot arrives at Achilles' tent, Hermes reveals himself and then leaves Priam alone with Achilles. Priam tearfully supplicates Achilles, begging for Hector's body.Hector has been fighting for days and nights, but Achilles is completely rested. Achilles thrusts a spear through Hector and shortly thereafter Troy's greatest hero dies. Achilles drags his body after his chariot and continues to mangle Hector's body day after day.