Aristotle on the Theomachy in Iliad 21

The focus of this chapter is the Theomachy of Iliad 21. In this connection, two relatively neglected texts are examined: One is from an Oxyrhynchus papyrus containing a commentary on Iliad 21 (the Homeric problem discussed is: Why did Poseidon and Athena encourage Achilles, but not help him, in his battle with the river Scamander?). The other is from a lengthy scholium (the Homeric problem discussed is: Why, in Iliad 5, does Zeus chastise Ares, as being always fond of war, whereas in Iliad 21, Zeus watches with pleasure as the gods take sides in the war and fight each other?). These are important fragments in their own right, but also in connection with the question of whether Aristotle ever engaged in allegorical interpretation.