Patroclus

[ puh-troh-kluhs ]

noun
  1. Classical Mythology. a friend of Achilles, who was slain by Hector at Troy.

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How to use Patroclus in a sentence

  • One of her greatest challenges in writing the story was finding the right voice for Patroclus.

  • Over his head are the words hinthial patrucles, which is believed to signify "the shade of Patroclus."

  • In one of the scenes we find depicted the sacrifice of the Trojan youths at the grave of Patroclus.

  • To Achilles, lamenting the death of Patroclus, she came with nectar and ambrosia, that his limbs might not grow faint with hunger.

    Greek Sculpture | Estelle M. Hurll
  • Now certainly Hector was wearing a corslet, which he had taken from Patroclus: that is the essence of the story.

    Homer and His Age | Andrew Lang

British Dictionary definitions for Patroclus

Patroclus

/ (pəˈtrɒkləs) /


noun
  1. Greek myth a friend of Achilles, killed in the Trojan War by Hector. His death made Achilles return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon

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