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GODS AND MYTHS

Historia Troiana / The War of Troy / Main episodes / Death of Patroclus / Hector resisting the Greeks after having killed Patroclus
Historia Troiana / The War of Troy / Main episodes / Death of Patroclus / Merion fighting Hector over the body of Patroclus
Historia Troiana / The War of Troy / Battles

LITERATURE

Modern / Lydgate, John / Troy Book / Cycles / Manchester, John Rylands Library, English MS 1 (Mid-15th century) / Book III
Modern / Lydgate, John / Troy Book / Book III / vv. 819-1297: Continuation of the First Battle

Further details

The image apparently shows Meryon killed by Hector, whereas in the text he manages to carry away the body of Patroclus. Menestheus fighting Hector after the death of Patroclus. Hector killing Antropus.

Artist or creator

English

Date

15th century (middle)

Location

Manchester, John Rylands Library, English MS 1

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))

Book, text or document (source of image)

Folio: 83v.

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