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He withdrew because King Agamemnon confiscated his war prize Briseis to replace one that he, Agamemnon, had been obliged to return. Achilles was insulted by the demand, and claimed that he and his men were doing the work, but the king was reaping the rewards. He refused to fight even if he were apologized to later.

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Why does Achilles withdraw from battle?

Achilles withdraws from battle because Agamemnon offends him by taking his concubine. Achilles states that if Briseis is not returned to him he will not fight.


Why does Achilles leave battle?

Achilles leaves the battle in Homer's Iliad due to a conflict with King Agamemnon over a captured woman named Briseis. Achilles feels dishonored when Agamemnon takes Briseis from him, which leads to his decision to withdraw from the fighting and seek retribution.


What happened to Hector Achilles Paris Patroclus and Agamemnon?

Patroclos killed in battle by Hector Hector killed in battle by Achilles Achilles killed in battle by Paris Paris killed in battle by Philoctetes Agamemnon killed by his wife Clytmnestra


What did Achilles steal from Patroclus?

I don't think Achilles stole anything from Patroclus. Patroclus stole Achilles armor and war it into battle. The Trojans thought he was Achilles and killed him.


Why does Achilles go back into the battle?

To fight


Who took Achilles' place in battle?

Hector


What oath does Achilles swear?

He swears to with draw from battle.


What moved Achilles to rejoin the battle?

Patroclus' death


Who fought in the place of Achilles in the battle in The Iliad?

Patroclus


Who was related to Achilles?

Achilles was a mythological character who fought in the battle of Troy. He was the sun of King Peleus and the river nymph Thetis. There are a few people that are related to Achilles. Zeus Bears was related to Achilles.


Did Achilles use the plant yarrow?

It is said that Achilles used yarrow to treat the wounds of his soldiers after the battle of Troy.


What is the meaning of the statement Achilles absent was Achilles still?

it means that although Achilles is not present, his presence is still felt through his influence on those who are. Achilles makes this statement to Hector after mortally wounding him to avenge his friend, Patroclus, whom Hector had killed while Patroclus wore Achilles armor. Achilles was not present in battle when Hector killed his friend, yet Achilles influenced the battle and Hector should have known that Achilles would avenge the act and kill Hector. Save