Hektor:
* Book 6, lines 23-24: "Let us pray to the gods, and let us go to battle!" This demonstrates Hektor's belief in the power of the gods to influence the outcome of battle.
* Book 6, lines 303-304: "If I must fall, I will fall to the will of the gods." Hektor accepts his fate, even if it is determined by the gods.
* Book 22, lines 367-368: "I have no hope of escape, for I know that the gods have willed it so." Hektor recognizes the power of the gods and acknowledges that their will is above his own.
Achilleus:
* Book 1, lines 348-349: "But now I pray to Zeus, and to the other gods, that I may avenge my own wrongs on Hektor, who has killed my dear companion." Achilleus appeals to the gods for their intervention in his personal vendetta.
* Book 1, lines 414-415: "But if it is your will, O Zeus, to destroy my dear companion, let the glory of my victory be short, and let me soon die, as well." Achilleus recognizes the power of Zeus and even submits to his will, even if it means his own destruction.
* Book 21, lines 107-109: "But now I pray to you, O Zeus, and to the other gods, that you would grant me victory over the Trojans, and that I may slay Hektor, who has killed my dear companion." Similar to Hektor's prayer, this shows Achilleus appealing to the gods for help in battle.
These are just a few examples, and the *Iliad* is full of instances where both heroes acknowledge and interact with the gods. They believe in their power to influence events and offer them sacrifices and prayers.
However, it's important to note that the Greek gods are not always benevolent or just. Their motivations can be capricious and they often interfere in human affairs for their own amusement. This is a crucial element of the *Iliad*'s themes of fate, free will, and the nature of divine intervention.