
Patroclus - Mythopedia
Jul 5, 2023 · Patroclus, son of Menoetius, was a Greek hero from northern Greece and the closest companion of the famous Achilles. Patroclus accompanied Achilles to the Trojan War and …
Achilles – Mythopedia
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 …
Iliad: Book 18 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
The news of the death of Patroclus is brought to Achilles by Antilochus. Thetis, hearing his lamentations, comes with all her sea-nymphs to comfort him. The speeches of the mother and …
Balius and Xanthus – Mythopedia
Jan 12, 2023 · After Achilles ceased fighting because of his quarrel with the Greek commander-in-chief, Balius and Xanthus carried his best friend Patroclus into battle—clad in Achilles’ divine …
Hector – Mythopedia
Jul 13, 2023 · But Achilles’ best friend Patroclus could not stand by and watch his friends die, so he borrowed Achilles’ armor and led his troops, the Myrmidons, into battle. Patroclus managed …
Iliad: Book 19 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Agamemnon and Achilles are solemnly reconciled: the speeches, presents, and ceremonies on that occasion. Achilles is with great difficulty persuaded to refrain from the battle till the troops …
Iliad: Book 16 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Achilles offers a libation for the success of his friend, after which Patroclus leads the Myrmidons to battle. The Trojans, at the sight of Patroclus in Achilles’ armour, taking him for that hero, are …
Ajax the Greater - Mythopedia
Dec 8, 2022 · Telamon was a son of Aeacus, a grandson of Zeus, and the brother of Achilles’ father Peleus. This made Ajax the great-grandson of Zeus and the cousin of Achilles. Attic …
Iliad: Book 23 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
All night Achilles hails Patroclus’ soul, With large libations from the golden bowl. As a poor father, helpless and undone, Mourns o’er the ashes of an only son, Takes a sad pleasure the last …
Iliad: Book 17 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Menelaus sends Antilochus to Achilles, with the news of Patroclus’ death: then returns to the fight, where, though attacked with the utmost fury, he and Meriones, assisted by the Ajaces, bear off …