Patroclus Flashcards
What is Achilles known for?
One of greatest warriors and heroes in Greek Mythology
Major character in ILIAD by HOMER
Fought in the Trojan war
He was half God so very strong BUT half human so would get old and could be killed
What was Achilles background?
Father Peleus, King of Myrmidons
Mother Thetis, a sea nymph, immortal
Mother wanted to protect baby Achilles from harm
Dipped him in the River Styx
This river was in underworld and had special powers
Achilles was protected everywhere but the heel she held him by
What started the Trojan War?
Helen, wife of Greek King Menelaus, taken by Trojan Prince Paris
Greeks went to war to get her back
Achilles joined the battle with his powerful soldiers, Myrmidons
What good did Achilles do in the Trojan war?
Killed many of Troy’s great warriors
Battle raged for years
Greek Gods involved, some helping Greeks and some helping Trojans
Why did Achilles get depressed and refuse to fight?
He captured beautiful princess Briseis and fell in love with her
Leader of Greek army, Agamemnon, was angry with Achilles and took Briseis from Achilles
Achilles became depressed and refused to fight
Who stepped up to fight while Achilles was depressed and not fighting?
Patroclus, Achilles best friend
Without Achilles, Greeks were struggling and losing the battle
Hector, best warrior of Troy was unstoppable
Patroclus persuaded Achilles to lend him his armour
Patroclus went to battle dressed as Achilles
Greek army pleased to have Achilles back so fought better
What happened to Patroclus?
He met up with Hector
God Apollo helped Hector to kill Patroclus
Hector took Achilles armour
How did Achilles react to news of Patroclus death?
He returned to the battlefield
After a long battle he killed Hector
How did Achilles die?
He continued to battle Trojans Seemed unstoppable Apollo Greek God knew his weakness Paris of Troy shot an arrow at Achilles Apollo guided it to his weak spot HIS ANKLE Achilles eventually died of this wound
Why was Greek God Apollo angry at Achilles?
Achilles had killed Apollo’s son
What happened to Achilles armour after his death?
Heroes Odysseus and Ajax competed for it
Odysseus won and gave it to Achilles son
