Patroclus joins battle wearing Achilles's golden armour. He meets Hector, the Trojans' superhero, and Patroclus is slain. Achilles returns to the battle to avenge his ...

Ask someone who has read the poem to name its hero, and the reply will probably be Achilles and, if not, his friend Patroclus or his ... the king of Troy, enters Achilles’ tent to ask for ...

Hector Eldest son of King Priam of Troy; chief warrior ... meet his match in Achilles Achilles Key warrior on the Greek side - but refuses to fight until his cousin Patroclus is killed Agamemnon ...