C&C Ep. 74 Homer’s “Iliad” Book 16 (opens in new tab)

In this book, Achilles comes upon the crying Patroclus, and pities and chides him. Then Patroclus puts on Achilles’ armor, joins the fight, is stunned by Apollo, and killed by Hector. Brian, Shilo and Jeff ask why Achilles lets Patroclus join the fight wearing Achilles’ armor, when Achilles himself says he is ready to return to battle? We explore Achilles’ Continue Reading … The post C&C Ep. 74 Homer’s “Iliad” Book 16 first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.