Man seeks to dominate other men.

Instead, women are seen as trophies and prizes. Not the goal in itself — just a side accessory or thing.

Note the idea of a trophy wife or Breisis from the Iliad — the “prize” of Achilles.

Briseis is a significant character from ancient Greek mythology, prominently featured in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” She was a woman of great beauty from the city of Lyrnessus, which was captured by the Greeks during the Trojan War. Briseis became a war prize for Achilles, the greatest of the Greek warriors, after he led the assault on Lyrnessus.

Her story is central to a pivotal conflict in “The Iliad,” known as the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces. When Agamemnon is forced to give up his own war prize, Chryseis, to appease the god Apollo, he demands Briseis from Achilles as compensation. This demand leads to Achilles withdrawing from the battle out of rage and insult, dramatically affecting the course of the war and highlighting themes of honor, pride, and the human cost of conflict.

Briseis herself, while not a main character in terms of action, represents the plight of women during wartime and serves as a symbol of the personal stakes and human suffering underlying the epic heroes’ struggle for glory and honor. Her relationship with Achilles also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and the personal bonds that can exist even amidst the broader chaos of war.