because Hector killed Achilles' friend Patroclus in a fight, when Patroclus had dressed up as Achilles so he could fight in one of the battles of Troy.(In the film Troy starring Brad Pitt, Achilles and Patroclus were cousins. In the original legends, they were friends but not related)
Achilles gives Patroclus strict instructions to guard the Greek ships, and not to try to take Troy. In the heat of Battle, Patroclus forgets and is killed by Hector.
Troy
In Homer's Iliad, Patroclus was killed by Hector. Hector was celebrated as a great warrior of Troy. Patroclus was a close comrade of Achilles and died in the Trojan War.
the climax of the iliad is when hector kills patroclus and achilles enters back into the trojan war
The Greeks .
In the movie "Troy," the protagonist Achilles' confidante is Patroclus. He is not only Achilles' close friend but also serves as a source of emotional support and loyalty throughout the narrative. Patroclus' relationship with Achilles highlights themes of friendship, honor, and the tragic consequences of war. His fate significantly impacts Achilles' character arc and motivations.
Sadly the Wall of Troy was destroyed during the War of Troy...The Troy was rediscovered by Shliman, German Archeologyst...He foud Troy in todays Turkey...The walls were not so high as described in Homer's Iliad...
He wanted revenge on Prince Hektor of Troy who killed his cousin and good friend Patroclus.
Greek kidnapped Helen of Troy, Troy attacked Greece. war ensued.
200,000,000ft
1800bc