The Iliad
Book 24: The Redemption of the Body of Hector
by Homer
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.
Patroclus appears to Achilles in a dream. Following the burial, a series of games is held in Patroclus' honor.
With Zeus absent from the field of battle, Poseidon gives some much needed assistance to the Greeks.
Athena's gift to Diomedes has dire consequences for Pandarus. Diomedes breaks his agreement with a goddess.
Zeus, keeping his promise to the Trojans, sends a false dream to Agamemnon.