This book is probably the reason why people look at me strange when I say Patroclus is one of my favourite characters in Homer. It's a shame that a figure so unique and endowed with values such as loyalty, courage, and considerable martial prowess has become a twink without personality in the popular imagination.
Definitely him telling off Hector as he's dying - I believe he says something like "you are only my third slayer." I also like when he comes back as a ghost
Great choice! I'm quite fond of the bit where he throws a stone that knocks Cebriones out of the chariot and then (Patroclus) mocks him for his acrobatic diving skills.
This book is probably the reason why people look at me strange when I say Patroclus is one of my favourite characters in Homer. It's a shame that a figure so unique and endowed with values such as loyalty, courage, and considerable martial prowess has become a twink without personality in the popular imagination.
You're right - that is a shame. What's your favourite Patroclus moment in Homer?
Definitely him telling off Hector as he's dying - I believe he says something like "you are only my third slayer." I also like when he comes back as a ghost
Great choice! I'm quite fond of the bit where he throws a stone that knocks Cebriones out of the chariot and then (Patroclus) mocks him for his acrobatic diving skills.