While Odysseus and Achilles fought for the same cause, they embody two different approaches to ancient Greek heroism.

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When he does return to action, he too is motivated by revenge because Hector has killed his friend Patroclus. Achilles carries the onslaught into the river Scamander, which becomes glutted with ...

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In a rage over the death of his friend Patroclus in a fair fight, Achilles not only kills the Trojan prince Hector but then drags his body around Troy for his horrified parents and widow to see.

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