The killing of Patroclus and the stripping of his arms in iliad 16 serve as a premonition of Hector's demise.In Greek mythology, as told in Homer's Iliad, Patroclus is Achilles' childhood friend, a close colleague in battle, and, according to some later ancient sources, Achilles' presumed lover.
When Patroclus dies, a series of things happen that ultimately lead to the deaths of many others, including Achilles and the Trojan warrior Hector. Patroclus is a throwaway character because his only purpose is to inspire Achilles to act.
Among the numerous Trojans and Trojan allies that Patroclus slew were Sarpedon, a son of Zeus. After Apollo had beaten Patroclus senseless during their battle, Patroclus was wounded by the spear of Euphorbos.
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