Patroclus
Classical Mythology. a friend of Achilles, who was slain by Hector at Troy.
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One of her greatest challenges in writing the story was finding the right voice for Patroclus.
Madeline Miller Discusses ‘The Song of Achilles’ | Jane Ciabattari | March 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTOver his head are the words hinthial patrucles, which is believed to signify "the shade of Patroclus."
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanIn one of the scenes we find depicted the sacrifice of the Trojan youths at the grave of Patroclus.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanTo Achilles, lamenting the death of Patroclus, she came with nectar and ambrosia, that his limbs might not grow faint with hunger.
Greek Sculpture | Estelle M. HurllNow certainly Hector was wearing a corslet, which he had taken from Patroclus: that is the essence of the story.
Homer and His Age | Andrew Lang
But the description given of the family of Patroclus applies better to Paoli.
British Dictionary definitions for Patroclus
/ (pəˈtrɒkləs) /
Greek myth a friend of Achilles, killed in the Trojan War by Hector. His death made Achilles return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon
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