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  2. Patroclus - Wikipedia

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    In Greek mythology, Patroclus (generally pronounced / p ə ˈ t r oʊ k l ə s /; Ancient Greek: Πάτροκλος, romanized: Pátroklos, lit. 'glory of the father') was a Greek hero of the Trojan War and an important character in Homer's Iliad. [1] Born in Opus, Patroclus was the son of the Argonaut Menoetius.

  3. Hector - Wikipedia

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    In Greek mythology, Hector (/ ˈ h ɛ k t ər /; Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, pronounced) is a Trojan prince, a hero and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. He is a major character in Homer 's Iliad , where he leads the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors.

  4. Patroclus (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    In Greek mythology, Patroclus (/pəˈtroʊkləs/; Ancient Greek: Πάτροκλος, romanized: Pátroklos, lit. '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 . [ 2 ]

  5. Achilles and Patroclus - Wikipedia

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    News of Patroclus' death reaches Achilles through Nestor's son Antilochus, which throws Achilles into deep grief. The earlier steadfast and unbreakable Achilles agonizes, touching Patroclus' dead body, smearing himself with ash and fasting. He laments Patroclus' death using language very similar to the grief of Hector's wife. He also requests ...

  6. List of Trojan War characters - Wikipedia

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    Hector: Cleon Polydamas: Evenor Paris: Odius ? Agamemnon Odysseus Agelaus Hector: Coeranus Hector: Halaesus Oenomaus Hector and Ares: Agapenor Patroclus Hector: Alastor ? Crethon Aeneas: Hippasus Agenor: Opheltius Hector: Ajax the Great suicide: Peneleos Eurypylus: Alcimedes ? Deileon Aeneas: Hippomenes Agenor: Opites Hector: Ajax the Lesser ...

  7. Achilles - Wikipedia

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    The Trojans, led by Hector, subsequently push the Greek army back toward the beaches and assault the Greek ships. With the Greek forces on the verge of absolute destruction, Patroclus leads the Myrmidons into battle, wearing Achilles' armour, although Achilles remains at his camp. Patroclus succeeds in pushing the Trojans back from the beaches ...

  8. Patrocles (half-brother of Socrates) - Wikipedia

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    Patrocles (Ancient Greek: Πατροκλῆς) was an Athenian of the Classical period, known chiefly for being the half‐brother of the philosopher Socrates. [1] Patrocles was King Archon of the board of ten oligarchs who replaced the Thirty Tyrants after their downfall.

  9. Shield of Achilles - Wikipedia

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    Ultimately, Patroclus is killed in battle by Hector, and Achilles' armor is stripped from his body and taken by Hector as spoils. The loss of his companion prompts Achilles to return to battle, so his mother Thetis , a nymph , asks the god Hephaestus to provide replacement armor for her son.