Chryses was a Trojan priest of Apollo during the Trojan War, known for his role in the opening events of Homer's Iliad.
When his daughter, Chryseis, was taken as a war prize by Agamemnon,
Chryses attempted to ransom her, but Agamemnon refused.
In response, Chryses prayed to Apollo, who sent a plague upon the Greek army, forcing Agamemnon to return Chryseis to end the plague.
Priest of Apollo: Chryses was a priest of the god Apollo in the city of Chryse, near Troy.
Daughter's capture: During the Trojan War, his daughter, Chryseis (whose real name was Astynome), was captured by the Achaean forces and awarded to Agamemnon as a war prize.
Attempted ransom: Chryses went to the Achaean camp to ransom his daughter, offering a large sum of treasure, but Agamemnon contemptuously refused.
Apollo's plague: Angered by the disrespect shown to his priest, Apollo sent a devastating plague upon the Greek army.
Resolution: The Greek seer Calchas revealed that the plague would only end if Chryseis was returned to her father. Agamemnon was forced to comply, and Chryseis was returned, which ended the plague.
This event led to a major feud between Agamemnon and Achilles, as Agamemnon took Briseis from Achilles to compensate for his loss.
