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Patroclus (or Patroklos) was a person in Greek mythology. He is an important person in the Trojan War, and in Homer's Iliad.

Patroclus was the son of Menoetius. There are several women who could be his mother, because the different stories and writers are not sure. He was the best friend (or possibly lover)of Achilles.

In the Trojan War Achilles once stopped fighting because he was angry at Agamemnon. At this time Patroclus secretly took Achilles' armour and weapons and went into the fight. All people mistook him for Achilles and he was killed by Hector. This made Achilles angry at the Trojans so he started fighting again.

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  • Wall painting - Briseis taken away from Achilles - Pompeii (VI 8 5) - Napoli MAN 9105 - 03 (cropped)

    Patroclus on an antique fresco in Pompeii

  • Casa degli Amorini Dorati. Fresco. 03

    A fresco in Pompeii depicting Achilles seated between Briseis and Patroclus in the marquee

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Patroclo para niños

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