# Polydamas — The Iliad character guide

> Polydamas in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** brave Polydamas, excellent Polydamas

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

## Who they are

Trojan commander and advisor, often cautious against Hector's rashness.

## In the story

### [Book XII: The Battle at the Grecian Wall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-xii-the-battle-at-the-grecian-wall)

Advises Hector to dismount the chariots and attack on foot in five columns.

### [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)

Advises the Trojans to withdraw into the city, foreseeing danger from Achilles's return.

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