Patroclus
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Patroclus was a Greek hero of the Trojan War and close companion of the hero Achilles in Greek mythology. Patroclus is an important character in Homer's Iliad. Although Homer does not describe Patrocl
Patroclus on an antique fresco from the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii, 1st century AD (Naples National Archaeological Museum)
A fresco in Pompeii depicting Achilles seated between Briseis and Patroclus in the marquee
A cup depicting Achilles bandaging Patroclus's arm, by the Sosias Painter
Menelaus and Meriones lift the body of Patroclus while Odysseus and others look on (Etruscan relief, 2nd century BC)
Achilles and Patroclus
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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, meaningful relationship between Achilles and Patro
Patroclus
…is an important character in Homer's Iliad. Although Homer does not describe Patroclus and Achilles as lovers, later ancient authors often interpreted their relationship in this manner. Born in Opus, Patroclus was the son of the Argonaut Menoetius. When he was a child, he was exiled from his hometown and was adopted by…
Achilles mourning Patroclus, John Flaxman, 1795
Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus (1855) by the Russian realist Nikolai Ge
A Scene from Troilus and Cressida Angelica Kauffmann