Jul 5, 2023 · Patroclus was a Greek hero and the closest friend of Achilles. After Hector killed Patroclus during the Trojan War, Achilles was quick to avenge him.

Jul 31, 2023 · Achilles’ close friend Patroclus pitied the Greeks and begged Achilles to help them. Achilles refused, but agreed to let Patroclus put on his terrifying armor and lead the Myrmidons …

Jan 12, 2023 · Balius and Xanthus’ first (and most important) literary appearance is in Homer’s Iliad (eighth century BCE), where they are described as the spirited and loyal immortal horses …

Mar 1, 2023 · The Iliad, said to have been composed by Homer, is an epic poem that was probably originally put into writing during the middle of the eighth century BCE. Set during the …

Jul 13, 2023 · Hector was a prince and hero of Troy who defended his city during the Trojan War. In the end, he was slain by Achilles, the greatest of the Greek warriors.

Fell thy Patroclus, but by heavenly force; The bright far-shooting god who gilds the day (Confess’d we saw him) tore his arms way. No — could our swiftness o’er the winds prevail, Or beat the …

Argument The Sixth Battle, the Acts and Death of Patroclus Patroclus (in pursuance of the request of Nestor in the eleventh book) entreats Achilles to suffer him to go to the assistance …

Argument The Grief of Achilles, and New Armour Made Him by Vulcan The news of the death of Patroclus is brought to Achilles by Antilochus. Thetis, hearing his lamentations, comes with all …

Argument The Seventh Battle, for the Body of Patroclus. — The Acts of Menelaus Menelaus, upon the death of Patroclus, defends his body from the enemy: Euphorbus, who attempts it, is …

Argument Funeral Games in Honour of Patroclus 279 Achilles and the Myrmidons do honours to the body of Patroclus. After the funeral feast he retires to the sea-shore, where, falling asleep, …