Dec 24, 2009

Iliad | Book 19 Summary and Analysis

New Character
Xanthos: Achilleus’ horse, who prophesies his coming death

Summary
Thetis brings the new armor to Achilleus and finds him still weeping over the body of Patroklos. Achilleus takes his new armor and gathers the Achaians together. He announces that he is putting aside his anger toward Agamemnon and that he will now return to the battle. This news is greeted with joy by the Achaians. Agamemnon then answers Achilleus, acknowledging the folly of their quarrel and again offering the great gifts he had promised.

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