Gender: Masculine
Usage: Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Πατροκλος (Patroklos) which meant "glory of the father", derived from πατρος (patros) "of the father" and κλεος (kleos) "glory". In Greek legend he was one of the heroes who fought against the Trojans. His death at the hands of Hector drew his friend Achilles back into the war.
Patroclus
| First Name Origin: Patroclus |
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 | Patroclus (Greek warrior) |
| pure Trojan group (astronomy) |
| Sarpedon (son of Zeus and Europa) |
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- Patroclus (Greek warrior)
- pure Trojan group (astronomy)
- Sarpedon (son of Zeus and Europa)
- Antilochus (in Greek Mythology)
- Achātēs
- Patroclus (character)
- King Priam (opera)
- Hector (in Greek Mythology)
- Hector (character)
- Achilles (in Greek Mythology)
- Menelāus
- Iliad
- Ghosts of Troy, for orchestra (Classical Work)
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