The Iliad Book 23 Study Questions

1. What do the Myrmidons do after returning to their camp?
2. Who appears to Achilleus in his dream? What is his message?
3. What does Patroklos request that Achilleus do with his bones?
4. Why does Achilleus cut off his hair?
5. What is the significance of the act?
6. What is burned on the pyre with Patroklos?
7. Why are these items added to the pyre?
8. Why has Hektor’s body not disintegrated under the harsh treatment of Achilleus?
9. Why does Achilleus hold the funeral games?
10. Why does Achilles add another half talent of gold to Antilochus’ winnings after the foot race, even though the competitor came in last place?