After Patroclus, his cousin and close friend, is killed by Hector, Achilles is filled with grief and rage. He initially withdraws from battle but ultimately returns to seek vengeance, driven by the desire to avenge Patroclus's death. Achilles dons his armor, which is crafted by the god Hephaestus, and fiercely confronts Hector, ultimately killing him and dragging his body behind his chariot as a display of his fury. This act reflects Achilles' profound sorrow and the consuming nature of his anger.
Achilles cousin and best friend was Patroklos.
it was because hector killed Achilles' cousin promeethius,and Achilles loved his cousin so, he sort revenge and killed hector
His name was Patroclus.
He is Achilles young cousin and student.
When a first cousin, or anyone else, dies without a will, state law determined who inherits.
Patroclus was Achilles cousin and was killed in the Trojan War by Hector. He was killed while wearing Achilles armour.
Akihilleus is Achilles. Akihilleus is just another way of spelling Achilles, because the Greeks did not have the "letter" for "k". Achilles is a Greek hero who dies of a wound from an arrow in his heel.
This was Patroclus, Achilles's cousin
If Hector dies, he swears to deny Achilles a proper burial by leaving his body unburied on the battlefield. He vows to let the dogs and vultures consume Achilles' remains, ensuring that Achilles does not receive the honor of a funeral, which was a significant aspect of ancient Greek culture. This promise highlights Hector's desire to avenge the death of his friend Patroclus and to insult Achilles in the process.
Yes, he did ask Achilles to return his body, but he didn't state why, and Hector did died.
The Greek prince, Hector, killed Achilles' cousin, Patroclus. Patroclus was fighting in Achilles' armor, so Hector did not realize who he was fighting. Achilles and Patroclus were very close. In some versions of the story they were even lovers. Achilles was grief stricken and decided to enter the fight.
Achilles avenges Patroclus by killing Hector.