Events of Book 23 - The Iliad

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What does Achilles refuse to do until Patroclus is buried?
Wash
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Why does Achilles decide to bury Patroclus sooner than planned?
Patroclus visited him in a dream and asked to be buried soon for his soul to move on.
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What does Achilles have sacrificed at Patroclus' funeral?
12 Trojan captives.
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How does Achilles light Patroclus' funeral pyre?
He prays for assistance from the winds to light it.
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What does Achilles organise for Patroclus after the burial of his bones?
A Funeral Games.
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What sort of activities occur in the event organised by Achilles, in order to honour Patroclus?
Boxing, archery, wresting and chariot racing.
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How does Diomedes win the chariot race?
Athene helps him by robbing the loser of victory.
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Who does Achilles want to take the prize from, in order to give it to the loser?
Antilochus - Second place
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Why does Achilles finally decide to take Antilochus' prize and give it to the loser of the race?
Menelaus saw Antilochus commit a foul.
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What happens at the end of Book 23?
Achilles and Antilochus reconcile and everyone is happy.
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Why does Achilles decide to bury Patroclus sooner than planned?

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Patroclus visited him in a dream and asked to be buried soon for his soul to move on.

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