Iliad 12-15

The Greeks strong hold is destined to fall. They were foolish to build it against the will of Zeus and other Gods. Still, though, I can ensure that while Hektor lives and Achilles' menis continues-- while the city of Troy still stands-- the walls will not fall. Poseidon and Phoebus can do what they like-- as soon as my Greeks take Troy, as the prophecy states will happen.

Now, though, the Trojans appear to have the upperhand. Hektor rages against the Greeks, and though the walls hold chariots clash and men fall. One Trojan, though, listens to the signs and warns Hektor of a bad omen-- a bird dropping a snake near the Trojan troops. Hektor refuses to listen to reason however, and urges his troops onward. Foolish mortal.

One god, however, is on the side of the Trojans. My fickle husband, Zeus again moves against the Greeks, sending His son (though not Mine) Sarpedon into battle. With his help, the Trojans are able to break down the walls of the Greek's stronghold.

Happy with the progress of the Trojans in the battle, Zeus takes his leave. Noticing his absence, Earth Shaker steps in, and comforts the pair of Aiases and gives them strength to continue the battle. He then rallies the rest of the Achaians in much the same fashion. With the revitalization, the fighting continued; the death of Poseidon's grandson led Him to stir the rest of the Greeks and lead them in the slaughter of the Trojans.

The loss of Zeus does not bode well for the Trojans. After sustaining heavy losses an eagle, generally the sign of Zeus, appears at the right hand of mighty, boastful Aias.

As the Greeks return to camp and survey their heavy losses, Agamemnon again proposes that the Greeks retreat and return to their homes. Proud Odysseus will hear nothing of it, however. He calls him a coward, while Diomedes urges the troops to return to the line. Even Poseidon, Earth-Shaker, supports Agamemnon, reminding him of the prophecy that Troy must fall. You go, big brother!

And I? What could I do, when My husband has forbidden Me from aiding the Greeks? What if I could find a way to distract Him, or cause Him to change His mind from His course against the Achaians? I got Myself all dolled up, bathed in ambrosia and wearing my best clothes. I trick foolish Aphrodite into lending Me Her girdle of Love, and promise a daughter to marriage if Sleep will lull the son of Kronos into his embrace.

Lookin' good!

Hera. Altes Museum, Berlin. Accessed 24 September 2013. 

http://www.theoi.com/Gallery/S4.3.html

So, I made my way to Mount Ida and "accidentally" run into Zeus. Of course He is tempted by Me. He'd be tempted by a bale of hay in a pretty toga. Though really, you'd think that He'd know better than to talk about all of the strumpets that He's cheated on Me with. He never was one for pillow talk. 

Well... I won't go into what happened next, but suffice it to say that He was desperately in need of a nap afterwards.

While My husband slumbers, We are free to continue to assist the mighty Greeks. Poseidon rallies Our troops, and they charge against the Trojans. Ajax injures Hektor, and many Trojans fall without their leader.

Aaaannnddd.... Then Zeus woke up, and caught Us in the act. Oops. Though I try and lay the blame on Poseidon (Hey, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do). Zeus summons Isis and Apollo, to recall Poseidon and give strength to the Trojans. He does reassure Me, however, that he knows that Troy is still slated to fall. So WHY must he continue to work against Me? At least I have assurance that Hektor is slated to die, albeit upon the death of Patroclus, who is beloved by Achilles. 

With His help, the Trojans again gain the upper-hand in combat.