What is the Iliad book 16 about?

Like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the Iliad. While Achilleus still refuses to return to battle, his friend, Patroklos, persuades him to let him fight in his place. Leading Achilleus’ men, the Myrmidons, Patroklos beats back the Trojans and kills Sarpedon, the son of Zeus.

Who dies in Book 16 of the Iliad?

BkXVI:426-507 The death of Sarpedon.

Who does Patroclus kill in Book 16?

Patroclus kills Sarpedon’s squire; Sarpedon aims at Patroclus, but his spear kills one of the Greek’s horses. Two other horses of the chariot go wild until they are entangled in the reins, so Automedon cuts the dead horse away, so the chariot is once again fit for battle.

Who does Hector kill toward the end of Book 16?

Patroclus
The god Apollo sides with the Trojans, like Zeus, and Apollo steps in to stop Patroclus, who is wounded. At the end of Book 16, Hector kills Patroclus, fulfilling Zeus’ prophecy.

Who kills Hector in the Iliad?

Achilles
Achilles, distraught and wanting to avenge the death of his friend Patroclus, returns to the war and kills Hector. He drags Hector’s body behind his chariot to the camp and then around the tomb of Patroclus.

How was Patroclus killed?

Patroclus killed many Trojans and Trojan allies, including a son of Zeus, Sarpedon. While fighting, Patroclus’ wits were removed by Apollo, after which Patroclus was hit by the spear of Euphorbos. Hector then killed Patroclus by stabbing him in the stomach with a spear.

Who did Patroclus kill as a child?

When he was young, Patroclus had an argument with one of his friends, Clysonymus, while playing dice; in the heated argument that followed, Patroclus accidentally killed him.

Who did Patroclus kill?

Apollo persuades Hector to charge Patroclus, but Patroclus kills Cebriones, the driver of Hector’s chariot. Trojans and Achaeans fight for Cebriones’ armor. Amid the chaos, Apollo sneaks up behind Patroclus and wounds him, and Hector easily finishes him off.

Why did Achilles kill Hector?

Achilles, distraught and wanting to avenge the death of his friend Patroclus, returns to the war and kills Hector. He drags Hector’s body behind his chariot to the camp and then around the tomb of Patroclus. Aphrodite and Apollo, however, preserve the body from corruption and mutilation.

How does Hector kill Patroclus?

How does Athena help Odysseus in Book 16?

Athena helps Odysseus carry out his vengeance by helping him conceal and reveal his identity: she enhances his talent for disguise by intermittently changing his appearance.