The Iliad · Character
Antilochus
Son of Nestor, a swift Greek warrior and friend of Achilles.
minor
Also known as renowned Antilochus, discreet Antilochus, warlike Antilochus
First appearance: the iliad
Antilochus shows up with force in Book XIII: The Continuation of the Fourth Battle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Kills Asius' charioteer and recovers the body of Hypsenor with the help of comrades.
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In Book XIII: The Continuation of the Fourth Battle: Kills Asius' charioteer and recovers the body of Hypsenor with the help of comrades. Later, in Book XV: The Fifth Battle at the Ships: Antilochus attacks Melanippus…
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- Other
Character groups
- Major Greek and Trojan Figures
- Protagonist
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This is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Jupiter’s wrath, as he…
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- Book XIII: The Continuation of the Fourth Battle
- Book XV: The Fifth Battle at the Ships
- Book XVIII: The Grief of Achilles for the Death of Patroclus
- Book XXIII: The Funeral of Patroclus
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