In her debut novel, The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller gave a more audible voice to Patroclus. However, Greek mythology offers very little about Patroclus. Whenever Achilles’ heroics are mentioned, another name inevitably comes up: Patroclus. His ending was unfortunate but his story, especially his swan song during the Trojan War, is forever etched in the mind of devout readers and moviegoers alike. The son of decorated King Peleus of Phthia, and the cruel sea nymph, Thetis, Achilles is often mentioned for his heroics alongside equally courageous characters such as Hercules and Perseus. Except for cursory entries in the annuls of history, their names are often forgotten.Īnother popular name in Greek mythology is Achilles. Their voices and their good deeds are often drowned by the encomium sang for the bigger heroes. In stark dichotomy to the presence and charisma of these heroes, very little is heard from minor characters. Even mortals sing songs of praises to them. Apart from the gods, there are names like Hercules, Perseus, and Odysseus that loom above the others as they are the quintessence of courage, strength, and bravery. It abounds with the heroics of Greek gods, demigods, and powerful mortals. It covers a vast ground and is populated with a long list of characters who brought in their own personalities into the narrative. The tomes of Greek mythology extend beyond one’s imagination.
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