The Iliad concludes with the burial of Hector to emphasize themes of honor, mortality, and the impact of war. Hector's death represents the tragic consequences of the conflict, and his burial signifies a moment of respect and closure amidst the brutality of battle. It highlights the human aspects of warfare, showcasing the grief of both the Trojans and Achilles, and underscores the importance of honoring the fallen, even amid enmity. Ultimately, the ending serves as a poignant reminder of the cycle of violence and the fleeting nature of glory in war.
The Iliad ends with a description of Hector's burial.
Hector - acting chief of the Trojan forces - is by far the most important Trojan in the Iliad. Hector's death marks the end of the poem, and the last line is: These were the funeral rites of Hector, tamer of horses. Other important Trojan characters in the Iliad include Aeneas, Paris, Priam, and Hecuba.
not spicifed in the books
No, the Fates did
Achilles gets very angry at Hector for killing Patroclus his brother so he decides to get back at him. So he kills Hector, and drags his precious body around on the back of his chariot, while the whole town was watching in astonishment. Then he took him, so that he could not have his proper burial. Achilles was supposed to leave his body on the battlefield, but he was so enraged.
The Iliad ends with a description of Hector's burial.
Yes Hector is from the Iliad.
Achilles kills Hector in "The Iliad."
glory in battle, tragic characters, fight till the end
Hector - acting chief of the Trojan forces - is by far the most important Trojan in the Iliad. Hector's death marks the end of the poem, and the last line is: These were the funeral rites of Hector, tamer of horses. Other important Trojan characters in the Iliad include Aeneas, Paris, Priam, and Hecuba.
The Latin translation of the Iliad also used the name Hector: http:/www.thelatinlibrary.com/ilias.html
No. Hector is the son of Priam and Hecuba, who are both mortals.
not spicifed in the books
Read the Iliad, by Homer.
Hector was killed in single combat with Achilles according to the Iliad.
No, the Fates did
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