[3] However, this pronunciation is seldom encountered: for metrical convenience, Alexander Pope had made the 'o' long, and thus stressed, in his translation of Homer, following a convention of Greek and Latin verse, and that pronunciation of Latin pa.tr.clus has stuck, for English /p.tro.kls/. It is strange how well she fits there. Achilles knows its only a matter of time before Agamemnon caves, and. There are at least three pronunciations of the name 'Patroclus' in English. A little. Patroclus eventually dons Achilles' armor and scares them back, as planned, he also ends up killing Sarpedon, a son of Zeus, but is eventually killed by Hector. But these men had been the sons of Zeus, their sinews strong with the purest ichor that flowed. But suddenly, they feel the wind. When he and Achilles are together, before Agamemnon's ambassadors arrive, Patroklos waits for Achilles to finish singing before he begins speaking. Achilles publicly laments Patroclus' death, addressing the corpse and criticizing him for letting himself be killed. The next day, he burns. All the while, beloved wife, whose family lives in a coastal kingdom, Cilicia. Achilles killing Memnon, killing Hector, killing Penthesilea. The only way Pat's looks are mentioned is through the eyes of others, his father (who made him insecure and fed his low self esteem, thus Pat began to see himself how his father did), and WHAT Achilles sees, not HOW he sees him. Article created on Saturday, September 5, 1998. The satellite Menoetius (/mnis/ m-NEE-shs; official designation (617) Patroclus I Menoetius) was named after the legendary father of Patroclus. Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.14 and an inclination of 22 with respect to the ecliptic. They never let you be famous and happy." They both spring to their feet in surprise as the guests enter. This proclamation chills, the next day. On physical examination, the patient presents with swelling after . The book is called The song of ACHILLES. He swung out with them both, moving like liquid, like a fish through the waves. Yet I beg you to have mercy. Not even revealing his name Patroclus does to Zagreus, maybe a personal escapism, but Patroclus will take the courage to jump into the abyss and retrieve his memories and deal with it. He can occasionally be found by Zagreus, brooding in his monotonously hellish paradise. Instant downloads of all 1682 LitChart PDFs Eventually, he has. "Men will hear of your skill, and they will wish for you to fight their wars." Perhaps he simply assumed: a bitterness of habit, of boy after boy trained for music and medicine, and unleashed for murder. 'glory of the father') may refer to two different individuals: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Achilles insists that another setting be added for. Menelaus and Odysseus go to the Trojan palace, and Achilles and. Hooker continues to negate Ledbetter's theory that Patroclus is in some way a surrogate for Achilles; rather, Hooker views Patroclus' character as a counterpart to that of Achilles. Perhaps one day even I will be famous. Patroclus (mythology) In Greek mythology, Patroclus ( /ptrokls/; Ancient Greek: , romanized : Ptroklos, lit. Some men gain glory after they die, while others fade. It is right to seek peace for the dead. The Mycenaean-era palace at Pylos is known as the Palace of Nestor, though there is no . Achilles then told Patroclus to return after beating the Trojans back from their ships. I was so small; I was rumored to be simple. I forget about the god, why I have fallen, why my feet stick in the same crevices I have already climbed. The best the gods have ever made. This is how Pyrrhus tomb might look. [26] While Homer's Iliad never explicitly stated that Achilles and Patroclus were lovers, this concept was propounded by some later authors. he wants to tell Achilles. He is the closest companion of Achilles, the prodigal leader of the Greek forces besieging the Roman city of Troy. To cause the war? This shocked me. *** Durations are not affected by Bone Hourglass. One day. comes at him at once. I planted my hands on his chest and shoved, as hard as I could. He is known now only because of how his story touches yours. However, he did agree that the "we-two alone" passage did imply a love relation and argued it was a later interpolation. When he and Achilles are together, before Agamemnon's ambassadors arrive, Patroklos waits for Achilles to finish singing before he begins speaking. I thought of Thetis who would take him from me, if she could. But Odysseus' voice was relentless. Do not be a fool. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Later, Patroclus teams up with Achilles in a double battle to help him. [2] [8] The Greek custom of paiderasteia between members of the same-sex, typically men, was a political, intellectual, and sometimes sexual relationship. Patroklos makes no speeches in the Iliad. "I'll tell you a secret.". The words scrabbled from my mouth. [2] [3] It is one of 18 binary Trojan asteroids known to exist. Homer demonstrates the heroic and familiar love between the two men and the obvious bond of mutual respect extending beyond the warrior-companion relationship. Odysseus hopes that one tent is enough, since hes heard that Achilles and, the other hand, will gain the most glory if he kills him. It does not move. In 2006, good measurements of the orbit from the Keck Laser guide star adaptive optics system were reported. It orbits the Sun at a distance of 4.55.9AU once every 11 years and 11 months (4,353 days). In the Tholen classification, Patroclus is a dark P-type asteroid. He has none of his own., Odysseus inclines his head. Struggling with distance learning? According to the surveys carried out by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite IRAS and NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission, the Patroclus system has an effective combined size between 140.36 and 140.92 kilometers in diameter and its surface has an albedo of 0.047. I would have you be yourself, not some tyrant remembered for his cruelty.. Greeks grow desperate. One spring day when the boys are fifteen, outside with Achilles playing the lyre. What were the aims of Physical Education in ancient Athens? [11], Aeschylus, in his lost tragedy The Myrmidons (5th century BC), assigned Achilles the role of erastes or protector (since he had avenged his lover's death, even though the gods told him it would cost him his own life), and assigned Patroclus the roles of eromenos. Now they say she's the most beautiful woman in the world." "I know. [15] Patroclus acted as a male role model for Achilles, as he was both kinder than Achilles and wise regarding counsel. She bared her teeth at me, as if daring me to strike her in return. "Who trained you?" Such a fine gift would have taken weeks of Chiron's deft shaping; he must have begun it almost the day that we left. After more battle, Nestor arrives back to the Greek allies base with a wounded soldier. Your strength will diminish. I had not been struck like this since I was a child. That is, Patroklos tries to lead the Achaian attack on the city of Troy, despite the fact that Achilles has warned him not to attempt to do anything except protect the Achaian fleet of ships. In the Iliad, Homer describes a deep and meaningful relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is tender toward Patroclus but callous and arrogant toward others. 21 On Cape Sigeum in Troas, where his tomb was shown, he was worshiped as a hero. And half-moron besides, I hear. What good are you?, I know you are mortal, she says. Suddenly fearful. It is a dark D-type asteroidand a slow rotator, due to the 103-hour orbital period of its two components. When yet a boy Patroclus, during a game of dice, involuntarily slew Clysonymus, a son of Amphidamas, and in consequence of this accident Patroclus was taken by his father to Peleus at Phthia, where he was educated together with Achilles.6 He is also mentioned among the suitors of Helen.7 He is said to have taken part in the expedition against Troy on account of his attachment to Achilles.8 On their voyage thither, the Greeks plundered in Mysia the territory of Telephus, but were repelled, and on their flight to their ships they were protected by Patroclus and Achilles.9, During the war against Troy he took an active part in the struggle, until his friend withdrew from the scene of action, when Patroclus followed his example.10 But when the Greeks were hard pressed, and many of their heroes were wounded, he begged Achilles to allow him to put on his [Achilles'] armor, and with his men to hasten to the assistance of the Greeks.11 Achilles granted the request, and Patroclus succeeded in driving back the Trojans and extinguishing the fire which was raging among the ships.12 He slew many enemies, and thrice made an assault upon the walls, of Troy;13 but on a sudden he was struck by Apollo, and became senseless. The words filled the room, thinning the air until we could not breathe. 617 Patroclus(/ptrokls/p-TROH-kls) is a large binary Jupiter trojanasteroid. The post-classical tradition shows Achilles as heterosexual and having an exemplary platonic friendship with Patroclus. And would you let Agamemnon destroy it? Orbital characteristics . The river he sits on is the Lethe, it makes his memories erase, Patroclus drinks it to forget his problems, that's why he always looks disoriented. Patroclus is an adult male with dark hair and beard, with an ever pensive face. Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland. The Phthian army doesnt have a leader yet, and Peleus wont lead it himself. Menelaus' palace is like a fortress. As if it were dark figures on an urn he spoke of instead of men [] I learned to sleep through the day so that I would not be tired when he returned; he always needed to talk then, to tell me down to the last detail about the faces and the wounds and the movements of men. I do not say it in malice.. [3] The asteroid's observation arc begins at the discovering Heidelberg Observatory in November 1906, about 3 weeks after its official discovery observation. Memory is all I can hope for. He swallows, thickly. At best, you will be like Lycomedes here, moldering on a forgotten island with only daughters to succeed him. I know it better than anyone. I know how you hated him. And that Agamemnon would seize this opportunity and invoke the oath.. Are you happy with your trade?, There is no honor in betraying your friends., It is strange, he says, that you would speak against betrayal., There is more pain in those words, almost, than I can bear. Patroklos may be, in a sense, Achilles' alter ego, or "second self," but his error is in believing that he can perform as brilliantly as Achilles on the battlefield. In the Oxford Classical Dictionary, David M. Halperin writes: Homer, to be sure, does not portray Achilles and Patroclus as lovers (although some Classical Athenians thought he implied as much (Aeschylus fragments 135, 136 Radt; Plato Symposium 179e180b; Aeschines Against Timarchus 133, 14150)), but he also did little to rule out such an interpretation.[7]. Achilles will eventually tell Zagreus to alter his contract; with the help of Nyx, Zagreus will find it in the Administrative Chamber, and he can then spend 5 to modify it. They deserve to lose their city. It would not matter to me. A normal wife would have been happy with Peleus, Immediately after the lesson, Achilles brings, At dinner that night, Achilles and his friends again join, One afternoon, Achilles nervously invites, forbidden since no mortal who does so remains unchanged. 617 Patroclus (/ptrokls/ p-TROH-kls) is a large binary Jupiter trojan asteroid. 458-477), which showed the life-sized figures of Achilles and Patroclus.23 He appears in art as a warrior, usually with a beard, such as on the Attic vase of Sosias (ca. The rest waswhat? He looked up, his beautiful face framed by the gold of his hair. All the Greek armys mules and dogs die. early to practice with his spears before returning to womanhood. One morning, a guard summons, Deidameia begins crying again, but she asks. When spring arrives, Achilles asks Chiron to teach them to fight. After dinner, Peleus asks to speak to Achilles alone. He leaned forward in his chair. "[29] In later Greek writings, such as Plato's Symposium, the relationship between Patroclus and Achilles is discussed as a model of romantic love. Even though Patroklos is an important character in the Iliad, Homer gives little attention to him until the ninth book, and even then, the focus is not on Patroklos himself, but on his relationship to Achilles. Killed during the war, Patroclus received eternal paradise in Elysium. [35][36], Online version at the Perseus Digital Library, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Patroclus&oldid=1133319626, Articles with incomplete citations from February 2020, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from December 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 05:42. It is close to dawn, and I do not want you to be in danger as you travel home. Patroklos thus realizes that by taking Achilles' place in battle, he has become the means by which Achilles' return to the war is assured. My weight in gold was less than the expense of the lavish funeral my death would have demanded. . The celebrated friend of Achilles, was a son of Menoetius of Opus,1 and a grandson of Actor and Aegina, whence he is called Actorides.2 His mother is commonly called Sthenele, but some mention her under the name of Periapis or Polymele.3 Aeacus, the grandfather of Achilles, was a brother of Menoetius,4 and, according to Hesiod,5 Menoetius was a brother of Peleus, so that the friendship between Achilles and Patroclus arose from their being kinsmen. I could hear his breaths, only a little louder than usual, in the still afternoon air. [] Without meaning to, I stepped back. Discovery . Both characters also sleep with women: But Achilles slept in the innermost part of the well-builded hut, and by his side lay a woman that he had brought from Lesbos, [665] even the daughter of Phorbas, fair-cheeked Diomede. "He is dead. [18]:363 b. How easily I touch my lips to her hair, soft and smelling of lavender. It was a difficult thing, to make even a half-god immortal. I knew he spoke not of his death, but of the nightmare Odysseus had spun, the loss of his brilliance, the withering of his grace. When Achilles returns, Briseis departs. [34]:112 Dowden also notes the common occurrence of such relationships as a form of initiation. The note rose warm and resonant, sweetly pure. "I do not think I could bear it," he said, at last. The only way Pat's looks are mentioned is through the eyes of others, his father (who made him insecure and fed his low self esteem, thus Pat began to see himself how his father did), and WHAT Achilles sees, not HOW he sees him. We would sit on the beach and halt through sentences with each other. by Peleus and Peleuss advisor, Phoinix. True, it had happened before, to Heracles and Orpheus and Orion. but she wont let them near her, and as a farm-girl, she cant speak Greek. [18]:474 b.23 l. 6971 Patroclus was then cremated on a funeral pyre, which was covered in the hair of his sorrowful companions. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. In the beginning he's described as scrawny, not fast nor strong, but that's through the eyes of his father. Chiron's dark eyes moved to rest on mine. Left alone in their room, make camp. The sound was pure and sweet as water, bright as lemons. He is a strong warrior, a powerful sorcerer, a loyal friend, and a fantastic healer. fight. We cannot say who will survive the holocaust of memory. As Patroklos is dying, he is aware that he is a scapegoat and that it was not Hektor, but Apollo who was his "deadly destiny," because Apollo inspired him to attack the wall even though Achilles had instructed him specifically not to do so. PATROCLUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY Patroclus was a famous hero amongst the Achaean forces who besieged Troy, and during the Trojan War, Patroclus was a close friend of Achilles. Coward. His movements were so precise I could almost see the men he fought, ten, twenty of them, advancing on all sides. "I feel like I could eat the world raw. "I know," he said quietly, but did not look at me. [4] When he puts on Achilles' armor, he tries to assume Achilles' identity, and as a result, he tries a feat that is beyond his own strength. The stones are like dark waters that flow ceaselessly over something I have dropped, that I want back. When the Trojans had taken the advantage and were threatening the Greek ships, Patroclus convinced Achilles to let him become the leader of the army and repel the enemy. And this goddess brought a greater promise still: the Fates had foretold that her son would far surpass his father. If he backed down now, it would be a dishonor. Other than that we don't get much detail about Patroclus' appearance, and i think it's because 1. For additional information on Patroclus that does not pertain to Hades, see Wikipedia's article: Patroclus. Patroclus dislikes bloodshed. I knew that he would hit me now. (. Patroclus' affinity gauge is maxed out at 8 hearts, requiring 6 Nectar and 2 Ambrosia. David Halperin compares Achilles and Patroclus to the traditions of Jonathan and David, and Gilgamesh and Enkidu, which are approximately contemporary with the Iliad's composition. [9][23][24] It is one of six Trojan asteroids believed to be binary. He served bravely in our army, and many men admired him. But, like all the gods' gifts, there was an edge to it; the goddess herself was unwilling. I left you too long on Pelion. May I give you some advice? [16][17][18][19] A low brightness variation typically indicates that a body has a nearly spheroidal shape. I will crack their uncrackable city, and capture Helen, the precious gold yolk within. I listened to every word, imagining it was a story only. Can your power bring him back?, He stands. with her partner. Discovery . "[17] Most ancient writers (among the most influential Aeschylus, Plutarch, Theocritus, Martial and Lucian)[18] followed the thinking laid out by Aeschines. [27] (In the Iliad, it is explicitly stated that Patroclus was the older and more responsible of the two. The age difference between partners and their respective roles (either active or passive) was considered to be a key feature. [27][28][b] Aeschines asserts that there was no need to explicitly state the relationship as a romantic one,[28] for such "is manifest to such of his hearers as are educated men. Do not forget it. At first out of apathy. However, I can't recall reading anything in the book that would indicate that he looks that way. It was considered their highest honor. He was sitting up now, leaning forward. That if you do not come to Troy, your godhead will wither in you, unused. At dawn, Achilles goes to tell Thetis what hes decided. No more. from your Reading List will also remove any Shay places a strong emphasis on the relationships that soldiers who experience combat together forge, and points out that this kind of loss has in fact often led to "berserking" of soldiers stunned with grief and rage, in a way similar to the raging of Achilles in the Iliad. [18]:353 b. Did he know, or only guess at Achilles' destiny? 'glory of the father') may refer to two different individuals: Patroclus, the Thespian son of Heracles and Pyrippe, [1] daughter of King Thespius of Thespiae. The thought of Troy's fall pierces me with vicious pleasure. 22 Homer describes the heroic deeds of Patroclus in book xviof the Iliad, which is named Patrokleia. Jonathan Shay, whose book Achilles in Vietnam proposes readings of the Iliad that have been helpful and therapeutically useful for the healing of mental wounds in Vietnam veterans, pointed out that their familial relationship in the Iliad must not be overlooked: Patroclus is Achilles' cousin and his foster brother; symbolically, comrades in battle are "like brothers," making the Achilles/Patroclus model useful for thinking about the intensity of Vietnam veterans' feelings of loss when their comrades fell beside them. [34]:114, Patroclus is a character in William Shakespeare's play Troilus and Cressida. Patroclus is said to have killed a child, and to avoid the consequences of his actions, his father, Menoetius, sent him to Achilles' father, Peleus. Achilles: Patroclus was Achilles' lover in the mortal realm. [28][29], Post-classical and modern interpretations, Percy, William Armstrong (2005) "Reconsiderations about Greek Homosexualities," in, Homosexuality in the militaries of ancient Greece, "Examining Greek Pederastic Relationships", "How to do the history of male homosexuality", "The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller review", "From Muse to Material: The Defiance of Homeric Identity Through Creative Adaptation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Achilles_and_Patroclus&oldid=1132585400, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 15:55. At these words, It takes him longer than usual, because his dress tangles his legs. 617 Patroclus; Hubble Space Telescope image composite of Patroclus and its companion Menoetius, taken in 2018. Teachers and parents! Patroclus was so determined to take upon Achilles responsibility he lost sight of his own life. Tumbles should not hurt. watching werent near enough to see her surprise and panic, and they believe him. Therefore, within the Iliad, the term "hero" is best characterized by Patroclus's loyalty to Achilles and the Greek army, adroitness in battle, and hubris. I thought of the boy's dulled eyes, how quickly his blood had soaked the ground. The official naming citation was mentioned in The Names of the Minor Planets by Paul Herget in 1955 (H 65).[2]. He knows that soon, after visitor. Sarpedon falls under his blade, enraging Zeus. Achilles yells at her to leave, but she insists that she loved, but he isnt fast enough and he stumbles. I loved it when he was like this. I felt almost frightened. [] Divine blood purified our muddy race, bred heroes from dust and clay. The soldiers say that theyre upset at how long its been, and, night, the plague begins. In Greek mythology, the story of Patroclus and Achilles started when they were both young boys. Patroclus was a warrior in the Achaean army during the Trojan War, and was Achilles ' life-long companion and romantic partner. You can use a spear as a walking stick, but that will not change its nature., The words drove breath from me, left me stuttering. He is a weapon, a killer. The Iliad begins with Achilles getting into an . It makes no sense chat he should- " She stopped abruptly, and the corner of her mouth tugged down, as if caught by a fisherman's hook. Menoetius gave Patroclus to Peleus, Achilles' father, who named Patroclus Achilles' "squire" as Patroclus and Achilles grew up together, and became close friends. His fingers touched the strings, and all my thoughts were displaced. [18]:373 b. He states that another character could have filled the role of confidant for Achilles, and that it was only through Patroclus that we have a worthy reason for Achilles' wrath. While these early civilizations valued physical development to varying degrees, they are all worthy of show more content A famous Greek epic, the Iliad, "described the funeral games held in honor of Patroclus, Achilles' friend who had been killed in the Trojan War" Lumpkin, 1990, p. In Book IX (lines 225 to 241) the diplomats, Odysseus and Ajax, hear Achilles playing the lyre and singing all alone with Patroclus. It is all I have. Until his name is revealed, either by reading his Codex entry or via other means (such as speaking to him with Achilles' Myrmidon Bracer equipped) he will be unable to receive gifts and will generally respond to Zagreus coldly or bitterly. This scenario was proposed by A. Morbidelli and colleagues in a series of articles published in May 2005 in Nature. The film Troy presented Patroclus as a younger relative of Achilles, without any romantic or sexual aspects. As a reward, our divinities offered him a sea-nymph for a wife. Achilles didnt tell him about the prophecy, just hugged him. Almost, it reminded me of my mother, but Briseis' eyes were bright with observation as hers had never been. [21][22], Commentators from the Classical period interpreted the relationship through the lens of their own cultures. I do not understand it! There is this one scene where Pat notices how Achilles grew up and changed back on Pelion, and asks Achilles to describe how he looks (but it's just general stuff, broader jaw and back, adam's apple etc). They could not do much themselves. The affinity gauge is unlocked when Zagreus next finds Patroclus and Achilles together in Elysium. We have lost ten years, and so many men, and Achilles will die, because of them. We die so easily. Hector then killed Patroclus by stabbing him in the stomach with a spear. Phaedrus argues that Aeschylus erred in claiming Achilles was the erastes because Achilles was more beautiful and youthful than Patroclus (characteristics of the eromenos) as well as more noble and skilled in battle (characteristics of the erastes). Later, after Patroklos has returned from Nestor's camp, his deep sensitivity to the Achaian losses and the death of his friends is apparent. In this state Euphorbus ran him through with his lance from behind, and Hector gave him the last and fatal blow.14 Hector also took possession of his armor.15, A long struggle now ensued between the Greeks and Trojans about the body of Patroclus; but the former obtained possession of it, and when it was brought to Achilles, he was deeply grieved, and vowed to avenge the death of his friend.16 Thetis protected the body with ambrosia against decomposition, until Achilles had leisure solemnly to burn it with funeral sacrifices.17 His ashes were collected in a golden urn which Dionysus had once given to Thetis, and were deposited under a mound, where subsequently the remains of Achilles also were buried.18 Funeral games were celebrated in his honor.19, Achilles and Patroclus met again in the lower world,20 or, according to others, they continued after their death to live together in the island of Leuce.21 On Cape Sigeum in Troas, where his tomb was shown, he was worshiped as a hero.22. Former companion of Achilles, he fought in the Trojan War that made him famous. They had warned him not to waste time with overturesshe would never consent to marriage with a mortal. for the fame. When Agamemnon's agents arrive, Patroklos silently mixes drinks, and then both he and Achilles work together as equals to prepare a meal for the guests. Phthian camp is at the furthest end of the beach, far from the other kings. (including. This was more of the gods than I had ever seen in my life. Discovery date: 17 October 1906: Designations; MPC designation (617) Patroclus: now, women were just raped in the field. Thetis was a lesser of the lesser gods, a sea-nymph only. Who knows? He smiles. "You will never gain fame from your fighting. Hooker reminds us that it is Patroclus who pushes the Trojans back, which Hooker claims makes Patroclus a hero, as well as foreshadowing what Achilles is to do. The messengers watch Achilles. In a surviving fragment of the play, Achilles speaks of "the reverent company" of Patroclus' thighs and how Patroclus was "ungrateful for many kisses. ", He made a sound almost like a laugh. The only other reference i can recall is after Patroclus' death, when Achilles sees the locks of hair and realises it's him. Achilles plucked a string. Her face is like stone itself. That's how he ended up being raised by the king himself. Give my body to my family, when you have killed me., Achilles makes a sound like choking. Do you wish to learn this?". Answer (1 of 8): First of all, there is no actual proof that Achilles was a historical figure and not a legend or a "fictional" character belonging to the then tradition. Perhaps more famous than you., Odysseus looks at the young man's implacable face. gone until she has the baby and until she can name Achilles as the father. After ten years shut up in Sparta, I'd want to leave too., Maybe they'll bring her back with them., I think so too. Asking if Chiron is tired, Achilles excuses himself and. And I wanted to be able to listen, to digest the bloody images, to paint them flat and unremarkable onto the vase of posterity. During this time, Peleus made Patroclus one of Achilles' "henchmen". Boys were not usually slapped, but a father might do it co show contempt. "I'm going to be the first." The god plays his hand, instilling Hector, the Trojan forces leader, with temporary cowardice so that he retreats toward the City. He also requests that when he dies, his bones be mixed with Patroclus' in a vase.[a]. Hooker argues that the greater the love, the greater the loss. We have no idea what's going on in that dummy blonde boy's head. We could not talk of much, in those early days, but I did not mind. The heroic deeds of Patroclus in book xviof the Iliad, it is stated. From dust and clay [ 2 ] [ 3 ] it is right seek! Allies base with a spear they die, while others fade Patroclus ' death, addressing corpse... 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