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Deiphobos: brother of Hektor, whose form Athene takes in fooling Hektor
Summary
As the other Trojans recover from the battle behind the city walls, Hektor remains alone outside the city to face Achilleus. Apollo then reveals himself. Achilleus is furious with the trick and moves quickly back to the city. Priam sees him coming and begs his son to reconsider and come inside the walls. His mother then adds her entreaties, but neither can convince him to give up his post. Hektor goes over his options. He can give up and go...
Source: MAXnotes to Iliad, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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