Patroclus

American  

[puh-troh-kluhs] / pəˈtroʊ kləs /

noun

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

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Patroclus British  

/ 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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Example Sentences

Set to piano, the 25-minute chamber opera takes place after Patroclus’ death.

From Seattle Times

The legend of Achilles retold through the lens of his friend Patroclus.

From Washington Post

There’s something perverse about this, I thought when I found Achilles and Patroclus preparing for battle a few minutes in.

From New York Times

In the ancient Greek epic The Iliad, the hero Achilles loses his best friend Patroclus in battle and then inwardly tortures himself because he failed to shield Patroclus from harm.

From Scientific American

Achilles and Patroclus repeatedly stress that they are, like, the best of comrades.

From Washington Post