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The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is a key element of the stories associated with the Trojan War. 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.
14 Σεπ 2022 · Patroclus and Achilles had a one-of-a-kind relationship, and it was one of the major themes in Homer’s epic novel, The Iliad. Their closeness triggered a debate on what kind of relationship they had and how it affected events in Greek mythology. Continue reading to find out more about it.
20 Σεπ 2022 · Patroclus' story is most famously told in Homer's (c. 750 BCE) Iliad, a retelling of the great Trojan War and one of the most epic stories of all time. He is portrayed as a kind and loyal man, loved by his comrades and cherished by Achilles.
Achilles was the bravest, handsomest, and greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon in the Trojan War. According to Homer, Achilles was brought up by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable companion Patroclus. Later non-Homeric tales suggest that Patroclus was Achilles’ kinsman or lover.
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. So, Patroclus wore Achilles' army and led the soldiers to battle successfully.
21 Μαρ 2011 · Homer’s epic poem the Iliad tells the story of his adventures during the last year of the Trojan War. The warrior Achilles is one of the great heroes of Greek mythology.
15 Οκτ 2019 · As a boy, Achilles develops a close relationship with another boy named Patroclus, who joins Achilles' household as an exile, having accidentally killed another child. They become friends and possibly lovers. In Homer's Iliad, Achilles describes Patroclus as 'the man I loved beyond all other comrades, loved as my own life'.
