While Odysseus and Achilles fought for the same cause, they embody two different approaches to ancient Greek heroism.

Soldiers are different. They are servants of the state. In well-governed countries, they are bound by discipline, the rule of law, and commitment to comrades and organizations—not to ...

Episode 5 Patroclus is slain by Hector and Achilles returns to the battle seeking vengeance. Episode 6. videoEpisode 6 Achilles is killed by an arrow to the heel...and Odysseus has a plan for a ...

In a rage over the death of his friend Patroclus in a fair fight, Achilles not only kills the Trojan prince Hector but then drags his body around Troy for his horrified parents and widow to see.

Patroclus returns to the battle wearing Achilles' armour and is slain by Hector. When Achilles finds out he is determined to be avenged. Patroclus returns to the battle wearing Achilles's armour ...