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It is not possible to compare a book (the Iliad) with a city (Troy).

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I believe the question is referring to the book (the Iliad) and the movie (Troy).

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Thetis warns Achilles of the prophecy that he will die if he goes to war in Troy but his name will live on forever.

Helen is taken by Paris which starts the Trojan War.

Achilles kills Hector

King Priam sneaks into the greek camp to request the body of Hector from Achilles.

Aeneas is said to be the founder of a new Troy.

Paris kills Achilles with an arrow

The twelve days of funeral games for Hector and Patroclus are recognized.

Hector kills Patroclus.

Two coins are placed on the eyes of the deceased for the boatman.

Agamemnon and Achilles are at war with each other.

Hector has touching scene with his baby son.

Patroclus and Achilles were cousins.

Hector kills Patroclus wearing Achilles armor.

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13y ago

They are both primary Epics that we assume to be written by the Greek poet Homer.

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13y ago

there both epic stories by homer

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the same author

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