# Antilochus — The Iliad character guide

> Antilochus in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** renowned Antilochus, discreet Antilochus, warlike Antilochus

**First appearance:** 0001-the-iliad

## Who they are

Son of Nestor, a swift Greek warrior and friend of Achilles.

## In the story

### [Book XIII: The Continuation of the Fourth Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-xiii-the-continuation-of-the-fourth-battle)

Kills Asius' charioteer and recovers the body of Hypsenor with the help of comrades.

### [Book XV: The Fifth Battle at the Ships](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-xv-the-fifth-battle-at-the-ships)

Antilochus attacks Melanippus but retreats when Hector approaches, fleeing like a guilty beast until he reaches the Greek lines.

### [Book XVIII: The Grief of Achilles for the Death of Patroclus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-xviii-the-grief-of-achilles-for-the-death-of-patroclus)

Brings the news of Patroclus's death to Achilles, weeping and holding his hand.

### [Book XXIII: The Funeral of Patroclus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-xxiii-the-funeral-of-patroclus)

Competes in the chariot race and receives a prize from Achilles.

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