The Iliad · Character
Automedon
Achilles' charioteer, who drives his horses into battle.
minor
Also known as Godlike Automedon
First appearance: the iliad
Automedon shows up with force in Book XVI: The Sixth Battle—Death of Patroclus. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Charioteer of Achilles, narrowly escapes Hector's attack after Patroclus' death.
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In Book XVI: The Sixth Battle—Death of Patroclus: Charioteer of Achilles, narrowly escapes Hector's attack after Patroclus'…
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- Other
Character groups
- Secondary Trojan and Greek Warriors
- Major Greek and Trojan Figures
- Protagonist
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