Book 24: Priam and AchillesKing Priam bravely enters the Greek camp to ransom Hector’s body. Achilles, moved by his grief, returns the body, allowing for a proper burial. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
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The Iliad (Audiobook) by Homer - Book 23
Book 23: The Funeral Games for PatroclusAchilles holds elaborate funeral games in honor of Patroclus, including chariot races, wrestling, and boxing. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
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The Iliad (Audiobook) by Homer - Book 22
Book 22: The Death of HectorHector faces Achilles in a final duel. Achilles kills him and dishonors his body by dragging it behind his chariot. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
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The Iliad (Audiobook) by Homer - Book 21
Book 21: Achilles and the RiverAchilles kills so many Trojans that the river god Scamander tries to drown him. He is saved by Hephaestus’ fire. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
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The Iliad (Audiobook) by Homer - Book 20
Book 20: The Gods Join the BattleZeus allows the gods to intervene. Achilles rampages through the Trojan ranks. Summary by Dream Audiobooks
The Iliad by Homer is a legendary sonnet set during the Trojan Conflict, zeroing in on the contention between the Greek legend Achilles and the Trojan sovereign Hector. The sonnet starts with Achilles' indignation after his authority, Agamemnon, claims away his reward, the lady Briseis. Achilles pulls out from the fight, prompting Greek misfortunes. As the Trojans, drove by Hector, make strides, Achilles' companion Patroclus wears Achilles' protection and is killed by Hector. Irritated, Achilles gets back to fight, kills Hector, and disrespects his body. At last, Lord Priam of Troy asks Achilles for his child's return, prompting a snapshot of shared pain. The sonnet closes with Hector's burial service, depicting topics of honor, anger, and the human expense of war. (Summary by Dream Audiobooks)
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