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Hector's.
In the early part of the Iliad, Achilles has a dispute with Agamemnon (commander in chief of the Greek army) and refuses to continue fighting.
While Achilles is sulking in his tent, Achilles' best friend Patroclus is killed by Hector.
Achilles rejoins the assault, kills Hector in retaliation, and then drags the dead body around the city behind his chariot.
Perhaps Achilles does this from pure rage, or perhaps he is undoing Hector's magical protection of Troy.
Homer leaves it open in the poem.
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What happened to Hector's body in The Iliad?
Hector was beheaded by Achilles and after that Achilles dragged his body behind his chariot in front of the walls of Troy. Hector's body was later returned to his father who burned him ceremoniously.
What does hector ask Achilles to promise him before they fight once and for all?
In The Iliad, Book 22, Hector tells Achilles that should he (Hector) be victorious in their battle he will return Achilles' body to Greece and asks that should he die at Achilles' hand, Achilles should return Hector's body to Troy. Achilles refuses.
Why does Achilles spit on hectors body?
He doen't spit on his body
Does Hector ask Achilles to return his body to his family if he dies if so why?
Yes, he did ask Achilles to return his body, but he didn't state why, and Hector did died.
Why did king priam kiss the hand of Achilles?
Priam kissed Achilles hands to get him to give back Hectors body.
How did Hector defile the body of patroklos?
Raped him
What happened to Hector's body in The Iliad?
Hector was beheaded by Achilles and after that Achilles dragged his body behind his chariot in front of the walls of Troy. Hector's body was later returned to his father who burned him ceremoniously.
What does Achilles refuse to promise the dying Hector?
Hector begged Achilles - not to spare his life, but to treat his body with respect after killing him. Achilles then refused to return Hector's body to his father.
What does hector ask Achilles to promise him before they fight once and for all?
In The Iliad, Book 22, Hector tells Achilles that should he (Hector) be victorious in their battle he will return Achilles' body to Greece and asks that should he die at Achilles' hand, Achilles should return Hector's body to Troy. Achilles refuses.
Why does Achilles spit on hectors body?
He doen't spit on his body
Why did Piram come to Achilles's tent?
To convince Achilles to give him the body of his son, Menelaus back.
What is the the longest tendon in the body?
The Achilles Tendon.
Does Hector ask Achilles to return his body to his family if he dies if so why?
Yes, he did ask Achilles to return his body, but he didn't state why, and Hector did died.
Which body part is named after a war hero of Greek mythology?
The Achilles tendon, named after the hero Achilles.
What does thetis promise to do for Achilles?
Thetis gives him his new armor, and promises, after hearing Achilles' concerns for the body, that she will keep the body as fresh and whole as it was when Patroclus was alive.
Why did king priam kiss the hand of Achilles?
Priam kissed Achilles hands to get him to give back Hectors body.
It is the biggest tendon in the human body?
The Achilles Tendon
