Menelaus holds the body of Patroclus in this first-century CE Roman copy of a 3rd century BCE Greek
Menelaus holds the body of Patroclus in this first-century CE Roman copy of a 3rd century BCE Greek original. In the Iliad, the Trojans’ abduction of Menelaus’ wife Helen began the Trojan War. Patroclus was Achilles’ beloved companion, whose death caused Achilles to begin a rage-fueled campaign of revenge.{WHF} {HTE} {Medium} -- source link
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