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Machaon: wounded Achaian carried out of battle by Nestor
Eurypylos: wounded Achaian who asks Patroklos to tend his wound
Summary
As dawn breaks, the Achaians and Trojans arm for battle. Both sides fight fiercely, and the Achaians successfully break the Trojan line, forcing the enemy all the way back to the city walls. Then, however, the Trojans rally and soon Agamemnon is hit in the arm with a spear. He fights for a while, but eventually gives in to his wound and leaves the field. Shortly thereafter, Antenor...
Source: MAXnotes to Iliad, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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