When Patroclus first sees him, Achilles is circulating in the palace dining hall among the other boys of Peleus’ court: “His beauty shone like a flame, vital and bright, drawing my eye against ...

Patroclus is a small part of the classic story of "The Iliad" and a friend to Achilles. His death drives the fearless fighter into a passionate rage on the battlefield of Troy. In the short excerpts ...

They do, and Patroclus ignores Achilles, foolishly thinking that the armour renders him invincible. Big mistake: he is slain by Hector, the son of Priam, King of the Trojans. The tragic news is ...

Ancient Greece for kids. The Trojan War. Episode 5 - Patroclus returns to battle wearing Achilles' armour and is slain by Hector. When Achilles finds out he is determined to be avenged. BC School ...