The Grief of Achilles for the Death of Patroclus
Lamentation of Achilles over Patroclusâ âA visit of condolence from Thetis and her nymphsâ âAppearance of Achilles on the entrenchments, and consequent alarm of the Trojansâ âA council of war held by the Trojan Chiefsâ âAdvice of Polydamas to withdraw from the field into Troy opposed by Hector, and rejectedâ âVulcan, engaged by Thetis to forge a new suit of armor for Achilles.
As thus they fought with all the rage of fire, Antilochus, the nimble-footed, came With tidings to Achilles. Him he found Before his lofty galleys, deep in thought Of what he knew had happened. With a sigh The hero to his mighty spirit said:â â