Comparative mythology corpus

Battle For Recovery Or Dishonor Of A Hero's Corpse

1 appearances across 1 tradition groups.

Evidence

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TraditionSourcePassageConfidenceEvidenceRecord
Greek The Iliad THE SEVENTH BATTLE, FOR THE BODY OF PATROCLUS.THE ACTS OF MENELAUS. / BOOK XVIII. / ARGUMENT. / THE GRIEF OF ACHILLES, AND NEW ARMOUR MADE HIM BY VULCAN.; lines 17544-17691 high The Greeks are driven toward the Hellespont by Hector's force, and they have not yet carried Patroclus' body safely to the tents; Hector's rage is likened to flame through ripe corn. record