From what I understand about arete...the concept of greatness in
all things...the Trojan Glaucus and Diomedes of the Greeks are
meant to exemplify heroism and humanity.
When the two meet on the battlefield, Glaucus tells the story
about how he descends from Bellerophon. When Diomedes realizes that
his grandfather Oeneus hosted Bellerophon, their forefathers are
friends of old.
Diomedes and Glaucus must also be friends. (Another concept
stemming from arete.) They exchange gifts and decide not to fight
each other.