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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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∙ 12y agoSince Achilles isn't fighting, he gives his Best friend petroclus his armor, mount and weaponry. Petroclus goes into battle with these items and is almost immediately killed by Hector. When Achilles hears word of this, he decides he must kill Hector. He begins fighting again to seek revenge.
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∙ 16y agoBecause Hector, thinking he was Achilles himself, slew Achilles' cousin, Patroclus, in a skirmish. Achilles rejoined the battle to seek his revenge against Hector. Xanatos
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∙ 9y agoAchilles 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.
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∙ 13y agoHis quest for immotal glory and to have his name remembered through the ages
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∙ 9y agoAchilles was the best warrior in the world, and by some account, unable to be killed. When he stopped participating, Hector and his men were completely routing the Greeks.
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∙ 9y agoSo that he will be remembered forever. and in it he was going to die
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∙ 12y agoAthena
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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.
Who fought in the place of Achilles in the battle in The Iliad?
Patroclus
Hector was killed when Achilles spotted a weak spot where?
Achilles knew the armor that Hector was wearing during the battle. Achilles found a weak spot at the collarbone and pierces Hectors neck.
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.
What crisis in the Greek camp confronts the leaders at the opening of The Iliad?
Agamemnon takes Achilles' trophy concubine from him. In reaction, Achilles withholds his forces from the battle.
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 moved Achilles to rejoin the battle?
Patroclus' death
Who fought in the place of Achilles in the battle in The Iliad?
Patroclus
What oath does Achilles swear?
He swears to with draw from battle.
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
