Events of Book 22 - The Iliad

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Why doesn't Hector follow the Trojans into the city walls at the beginning of book 22?
He is too ashamed having ordered them to stay outside the walls.
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When Achilles first finds Hector, what has he been doing?
Chasing Apollo who was disguised as Agenor.
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How many times does Achilles chase Hector around the city walls?
3
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When Zeus considers saving Hector from death, how does he decide his fate?
He uses a pair of golden scales to weigh up Hector and Achilles' fate.
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How do the Gods betray Hector and lead him to his death?
Athene disguises herself as a Trojan ally and convinces Hector they can attack Achilles.
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How does Achilles know where exactly to stab Hector in order to kill him?
Hector is wearing Achilles' armour that he stole from Patroclus body so Achilles knows its weak points.
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As Hector is dying, what does he beg Achilles to do?
Return his body to the Trojans for burial in Troy.
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What does Achilles do to Hectors body immediately after killing him?
Let the Achaeans stab it then drag it through the dirt.
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How does Andromache find out about Hector's death?
She hears Priam and Hecabe weeping at the city walls.
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Chasing Apollo who was disguised as Agenor.

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When Zeus considers saving Hector from death, how does he decide his fate?

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