person
Patroclus
also: Menoetiades, son of Menoetius
Son of Menoetius and beloved companion of Achilles; he fell at Troy fighting in Achilles' armor.
Reading notes
- The Art of Love §1.24 Actor's grandson
Patroclus, Achilles' devoted companion, who did not betray his friend's bed: a model of true friendship.
- The Heroides §1 the son of Menoetius
Patroclus, dear companion of Achilles, killed by Hector while fighting in Achilles' borrowed armor.
- The Heroides §3 the son of Menoetius
Patroclus, Achilles' beloved companion, who comforted Briseis as she was taken away.
- Letters from the Black Sea §1.3 Patroclus
Patroclus, who fled to Achilles in Thessaly after a boyhood killing; cited among those who lived honorably away from home.
- Metamorphoses §13.397 Actor's grandson
Patroclus, Achilles's comrade, who fought in his armor and drove the Trojans from the ships.