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Why did Hector fight Achilles in the Trojan War?
Hector fought Achilles in the Trojan War because Achilles killed Hector's brother, Patroclus, and Hector sought revenge for his brother's death.
How long did it take to kill Achilles?
The death of Achilles, as predicted by Hector with his dying breath, was brought about by Paris with an arrow to the heel(Sometime, after the death of Hector).
How did Achilles cope with death of Patroclus and his own mortality?
Achilles sought revenge for the death of Patroclus. The death of Patroclus was Achilles' main motivation for his killing of Hector.
Is Achilles responsible for patroclus death?
Depending on who you were talking to, he may have. Achilles refused to fight and so, Patroclus fought in his place and was killed by Hector (the Trojan hero). To avenge Patroclus' death, Achilles killed Hector.
Why did Achilles kill Hector?
Achilles killed Hector mainly to avenge the death of his friend, Patrokolos. Also, it made sense for him to kill Hector because they both were the best fighters on their respective sides. If Achilles killed Hector, he would gain a lot of honor.
How did Achilles dishonor Hector after Hector's death?
Tied his body to a chariot and drag it in circles round the city of Troy.
What hapend to Hector in a series of unfortunate events?
Hector was killed by Achilles for retribution of Achilles cousin's, Patroclus's, death by Hector's hands. Hector was unaware that he had killed Patroclus as Patroclus had taken Achilles' place under false pretenses when Achilles refused to fight. While Hector felt guilty about killing the wrong person he fought Achilles anyway, knowing that he would not survive the battle.
Who was the Greek Mythology figure Hector killed by?
Hector's final battle was against Achilles. Although he realized he did not stand a chance against Achilles in combat, Hector battled him anyway, as he was an honorable character who wished to inspire others in death. Achilles defeated Hector by running him through with a sword.
Who kills patrocleus?
Hector kills Patroclus in the Trojan War. Patroclus, a close companion of Achilles, puts on Achilles' armor and enters the battlefield, leading to his death at the hands of Hector.
What happens when Zeus weighs the death of Achilles against the death of Hector?
In Book 22 of The Iliad, Zeus weighs Achilles' and Hector's fateful portions of death in his golden scales, after they have been running around the walls of Troy for the fourth time, and Hector's comes down as heavier. Zeus had been instructed to do this by Athena, wanting someone to intervene, instead of the two having to run around Troy endlessly. Apollo, who had been helping Hector stay ahead of Achilles, then leaves him. Athena, helping Achilles, tricks Hector, leading to his death.
In Which book does Achilles kill Hector?
In the epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, Achilles kills Hector during the Trojan War. Achilles seeks vengeance for the death of his close companion Patroclus, which leads to a fierce battle where he ultimately defeats Hector in single combat.
What and how does Zeus decide for hector?
Zeus measured the "death days" of both Achilles and Hector. Since the Fates decreed that Hector's death is sooner, Zeus listened to Athena to not let Hector live further. Even if Zeus helped Hector this time, it was prophesied that Hector would die soon anyways. Also, since there is a prophesy that Achilles will die soon after Hector, Hector had to die first.
