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At the beginning of iliad 16, patroclus supplicates achilles. He desires permission from Achilles to engage in combat with the Myrmidons and to don Achilles' armor himself.

What takes place in Book Six of the Iliad?

Zeus is aware that Achilles will be forced to defend the Greeks (Achaeans/Danaans/Argives) if Patroclus is killed. Zeus will thus be able to honor Achilles as promised to Thetis, who is Achilles' mother.

What function does Patroclus serve in the Iliad?

The Greek god Apollo wounded Patroclus during his battle with the Trojan hero Hector in order to make it simpler for Hector to slay him. Patroclus's death serves as a catalyst for the acts of other characters, especially Achilles, and is the main focus of his function as a character.

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