The friendship between Achilles and Patroclus was especially strong for another reason: Patroclus’ father, Menoetius, was the brother of Peleus, Achilles’ father, meaning they were first cousins.
Trojan war
After their departure from the Boeotian city of Aulis, the Achaeans finally faced the formidable fortifications of the Trojans. Indeed, to overcome them, they had gathered the largest army up...
The friendship between Achilles and Patroclus was especially strong for another reason: Patroclus’ father, Menoetius, was the brother of Peleus, Achilles’ father, meaning they were first cousins.
After their departure from the Boeotian city of Aulis, the Achaeans finally faced the formidable fortifications of the Trojans. Indeed, to overcome them, they had gathered the largest army up...