Events of Book 23 - The Iliad 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationIliadThe IliadHomerOdysseyAncient GreeceEpic PoetryASAll boards Created by: IzzyDaymondCreated on: 01-06-15 12:06 What does Achilles refuse to do until Patroclus is buried? Wash 1 of 10 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. 2 of 10 What does Achilles have sacrificed at Patroclus' funeral? 12 Trojan captives. 3 of 10 How does Achilles light Patroclus' funeral pyre? He prays for assistance from the winds to light it. 4 of 10 What does Achilles organise for Patroclus after the burial of his bones? A Funeral Games. 5 of 10 What sort of activities occur in the event organised by Achilles, in order to honour Patroclus? Boxing, archery, wresting and chariot racing. 6 of 10 How does Diomedes win the chariot race? Athene helps him by robbing the loser of victory. 7 of 10 Who does Achilles want to take the prize from, in order to give it to the loser? Antilochus - Second place 8 of 10 Why does Achilles finally decide to take Antilochus' prize and give it to the loser of the race? Menelaus saw Antilochus commit a foul. 9 of 10 What happens at the end of Book 23? Achilles and Antilochus reconcile and everyone is happy. 10 of 10
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