Patroklus' Mind: Fictional First Person Account In Trojan War

It is I, Achilles the great. My good friend, Patroclus came up to me. He begged on his knees for me to come back into the field. But I did not budge. I will not come back into the battle to fight until I am received the proper apology, and I will not listen to anyone, nor the gods. Patroclus gave me another option, which was he offered to take my position. I knew it wouldn’t last long but it would go far into the battle. I decided to give him my armor to be remined about me. The armor of mine, is a way to show my warrior skills that have been known and acknowledged to me people. I would be messaged about the actions of Patroclus. I was informed at that Trojans started to retreat and some were trapped in the ships. Whoever from the Trojans

Many people have heard of Achilles, whether in Greek Mythology or when referring to the tendon in their foot. He is well known in the Iliad as the main force for the Achaeans in the Trojan War, dubbed the “swiftest warrior,” “Achilles dear to Zeus”, and “brilliant runner.” However many do not know the story of Achilles when he walks away from the Achaean campaign over a scuffle of war prizes. His action cripples the Achaean army, costing the lives of many. The story of the Trojan War is one where Achilles ultimately leads the Achaeans to Troy and kills Hector outside Priam’s walls. However, it was Patroclus, Achilles’ brother-in-arms, who should be accredited with the Achaean victories and know for his success against the Trojans in the

The Greek forces won the Trojan War. The story of the war is a cornerstone of Greek legend, and pervaded Greek literature and culture. Though the evidence for the Trojan War as historical fact is scarce, it was a formative event in Greek cultural memory, producing some of the classical world’s most famous heroes and narratives. The War was won, Helen was retrieved from Paris, whose violation of ξενία was redressed, the heroes attained the κλέος that many of them fought for – and yet the positive outcomes of the Trojan War are difficult to grasp. For the victims of the Trojan War, the tragedy is obvious; the War ended in genocide and total cultural destruction. But such a war, burnt into legend, should have left the victors far better off; and yet, the Greek heroes only suffer because of it. They die tragic, dishonourable deaths; their households are left in ruin; their families are torn apart. From both modern and classical perspectives, the Trojan War is a tragedy, a “harrowing destruction of life” (Euripides, Andromache, 291). The victory is pyrrhic, the loss of life is horrific, the reparations non-existent.

The Trojan War has long been debated on historical accuracy by experts on whether or not it actually happened. In Barry Strauss ' book, The Trojan War, he draws from multiple sources to illustrate what occurred during this time period. Strauss utilizes archeological evidence and descriptions from poets, such as Homer, surrounding the Trojan War to argue what probably happened and what was likely made up.

As most know, Greek Mythology is a very complex concept that is free for interpretation and is shown in multiple ways. Many believe Greek Mythology is fiction, whereas some believe that it is nonfiction. As seen in Barry Strauss’s The Trojan War: A New History, the author argues that the Trojan War was significant and then shows evidence from as of late that supports the concept of the Trojan War actually occurring. Throughout his book he explains and gives insight into what happened during the Trojan War and how it developed based off of Homer’s writing. Strauss’s sole purpose is to inspect what was previously said about the Trojan War and evaluate it enough to the point where he is able to make logical reasoning to determine the

At that moment, I realized that, the eminent Odysseus, the so called hero of the Trojan War, must have been the leader of the men. He was obviously not here at the moment, for he would not have condoned entering my lair, and would have been more circumspect than his men. It was only a matter of moments, before he realized that something was wrong and that he would come begging to my door for his men. Sooner rather than later, my suspicions were proven true as a handsome, muscular man arrived at the front door of my hall. I cordially allowed him to enter, but he brushed away everything and brusquely asked me “Where are my

This epic tells the story of major battles within the Trojan war. The Greek and Trojan heroes cross swords with each other, hindered by plentiful godly intervention. Though there is an unfortunate lack of an appearance by the Trojan horse, there is still plenty of enjoyable action. Through the

The Trojan War is described as one of histories most legendary battles. This battle is told to have lasted ten years, resulting in the eventual collapse of Troy, under the siege of Greek forces. Modern knowledge of the Trojan War has survived mainly through the account given in Homer’s Illiad, and while having proved to be a rich source of inspiration for other writers, artists, and even filmmakers in recent history, much speculation still exists surrounding his account. I will analyze modern interpretations of the Trojan War and examine both speculation and support for Homer’s account. Concluding with sufficient evidence that has been collected surrounding this epic battle, proving Homer’s account of a massive battle between these two powerful city states to not be just a tale of myth and legend, but actual history.

I am writing to you because I seek knowledge of your past. From what I know, as a young boy you have been immortal everywhere accept your heel because you're mother Thetis dipped you in the river of Styx, but held you by your ankle. Then when you turned 9 years old you're mother heard new that you would be killed in the trojan war, dressed you as a woman, and sent you the Aegan Island of Skyros. You were kept among the king's daughters, and then you soon left and joined the Greek army. I. Your mother then went to the blacksmith Hephaestus who is Hera's son, and had him make a sword and shield for you to hold during your greatest battles. The armor he made was not to make him immortal, but to make him noticed by many people all around. When

My arms trembled. The Romans had encircled our city, the town of Athens. We have been sieged for 5 months now. We’re running out of food. Today, I ate a boiled leather shoe. Heh, I should consider myself lucky. Any food is better than nothing. I feel so weak. Starvation is really starting to set in. Aristion, our tyrant ruler, is worried about a rebellion. The people of Athens can’t take much more. I wouldn’t blame them for rebelling. I tightened my grip on my spear. I had a bad feeling. The Romans must know that we are weak. They will attack soon. We won’t be able to hold. I took a deep breath and muttered a prayer to Athena, Goddess of War and Patron of Athens. Perhaps she would favor me and protect me from harm.

The already disorganized mass of humans panicked, contributing even more confusion. Every direction they turned was fatal. The thirty Trojans with Corineus turned to join the carnage. The archers continued their part in the annihilation. The Barbarians may have wanted to surrender but did not have an opportunity. While Corineus men butchered them from one end of the cleared path the archers picked them off from the other side. With their lances, acting like long fangs, the men with Brutus on one flank and the men with Polybus on other, bit large chunks out of the flustered and horrified foes between them. There was meager resistance to the carnage and before Helios’ chariot t was midway between its zenith

That you would beat me, Kronos, Lord of the Titans by a so called ‘heroic deed’ of a mere demigod? What pathetic dreams of silly children's rebellion, and now, even the gods are powerless to stop the rise of THE LORD OF TIME!!” He laughed evilly, making my head throb more. His light was getting brighter and brighter, and I could see the faint outline of a form much larger than Luke’s rising behind..or from him. I weakly glanced over to Grover and Annabeth, probably the last faces I’d ever see, they were as terrified as I was, tears streaming from both their eyes. I never got the chance to tell Annabeth that I loved

After walking throughout the Colosseum, I made my way back out to my carriage and further into the city. Knowing where I was at now I sought out to find the Emperors palace. Dressed in the attire I had on I knew that I must have been part of the Roman Empire Army and had to make my way back to the Emperor. The closer I got to the palace the more warriors I seen. Some of the men bloody and battered, some being carried. I thought to myself had I been in battle? I drew my sword and studied it seeing that it was covered in another man’s blood. Thinking to myself was I a great warrior? Am I known as one of the best? Now outside the palace a soldier comes to me and speaks, I am glad to see you have made it unharmed Commander. This soldier went on to report that we suffered many losses and we must rebuild our army and attack again in revenge of our men lost. In shock I spoke out to the men now surrounding me and said to them, we will regain our strengths and we will become larger and better and seek out the bastards that killed our men, we will defeat their army and become victorious, showing thy lord and thy queen that we are the stronger men. My speech went on building the encouragement of my men and letting them know that we will not go on defeated and we will rise to be the greatest army in the Roman Empire.

The city of Troy, which is also known as Ilium, was a city situated in modern day Turkey. The city of Troy was the setting of the Trojan War, event that was described in the poem The Iliad. The Iliad is a poem accredited to the ancient Greek Poet Homer. The poem tells the story of the conflict between an alliance of Greek Cities and those who protected the City of Troy following the kidnapping of Helen of Sparta by Paris. The Iliad focuses only on two weeks out of the ten years the conflict lasted. The Trojan War is said to have been committed to paper around the eighth century BCE. However, this poem was recited orally for centuries before it was written down. Even though the poem being written down in the eighth century BCE, Greeks believed the battle took place somewhere around the thirteenth century BCE. Even though The Iliad is an epic tale of a great battle, scholars have wondered for many years whether the contents of the Iliad were true. Many scholars wondered if there was evidence that would support the narrative of The Trojan War and if there was evidence of the existence of the city of Troy. Based on archeological evidence, the city Troy did exist; however, the Trojan War did not occur.

Hannibal had been asked to be present at one of Antiochus’s military parades and to review his troops. The parade proceeded with much pomp and ceremony, with chariots, elephants, horsemen, and infantry paraded magnificently before the reviewing stand, all accoutred in glittering yet untested finery. Never was armor or blade so polished, and so unscratched.