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lenaleviosa · 1 year

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all the other heroes: *famous because they killed some great monster*

Achilles: *famous because he threw a rage fit after his boyfriend died*

#tsoa #the song of achilles #achillesxpatroclus #achilles x patroclus #patroclus #patrochilles #greek mythology #greek myths #greek heroes #demigods #greek gods

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acourtofladydeath · 1 year

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Look is no one else gonna make a big deal about the fact that in the middle of battle Achilles’ horses stopped in their tracks and started crying over the death of Patroclus? And refused to move despite Automedon begging them and whipping them to try to get them off the field until they were literally compelled to move by Zeus himself?? Because I can’t stop thinking about it.

#achillesxpatroclus #achilles #the illiad #Greek mythology #homer #achilles x patroclus #Patrochilles #Patroclus #I will die on this ship #otp #automedon #Zeus

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babyrdie · 2 months

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I gave my Patroclus curly hair and, as a fellow member of the "naturally curly hair" club, I wondered what it would be like to come back from the fight with some parts covered in blood. Really, in Patroclus' place, I would look forward to a bath at the same time as I would regret in advance the amount of time I would spend just on my hair (and in his case, a beard too). That's why he looks so sulky here lol

Armor

I remembered that Achilles' second armor (the one made by Hephaestus) was highly described, but I didn't remember the first one. So I went back to the scene where Patroclus wears it (Book XVI) to get a clue and there is a description, although short: the breastplate was made of bronze and had stars, the ankle cnemides were adorned with silver, the helmet had a horse's plume and the shield was huge. It's mentioned that Patroclus also took a bronze sword with silver ornaments, but I cannot say whether it belonged to Achilles as well. The Iliad clearly says that although Achilles is primarily a spear user, Patroclus did not take his ash spear with him because of the Achaeans only Achilles could lift it (it was a gift from Chiron to Peleus). As you may have noticed, this still leaves a lot of detail out, so the rest I made up from imagination.

I'll make it clear now that none of the armors in my drawing really matches Mycenaean times, they're more like "resembling" Mycenaean times. But in my defense: I've never seen anyone use the Mycenaean armor design when drawing the Trojan War characters either! In theory, it would look like this (although obviously we consider that this piece is old and has already been greatly altered by external conditions until it was found):

Dendra armor. See here.

So I tried to improvise to still get something close to the things I found, but that's it: I still doubt that my drawing is accurate, so let's use artistic freedom.

I was a little inspired by this vase, taking the Mycenaean tunic from it and the clothes decorated with fringes. Another site has attempts at reconstructing Mycenaean armor, which is convenient. Even more convenient is that the site indicates by name who is wearing whose armor (it also has Agamemnon, Odysseus, Diomedes, Hector and others from armies instead of specific characters). There are two versions for Achilles, but both are Hephaestus' armor, so neither is what I was looking for. I used a little of each for inspiration.

However, I still simplified the design instead of copying the reconstruction because I'm not much for drawing very detailed things. I'll probably change it more often, since here I only managed to draw the chest part due to the framing and the pose. And because it's after a battle, not even the helmet is present. So, I didn't do the entire armor design all at once, but rather "chopped it up". Result: I can't guarantee that I will keep what I already have because I don't know if it will be harmonious with the rest when I design it.

As for Achilles' hairstyle…well, truth be told! I've seen male characters being represented with a bun, as is the case with Apollo, but there is a catch: these representations of Apollo do not follow the Mycenaean period! From the Mycenaean period, you can tell that men had long hair, but I imagine by that they mean something more like at most chest length (average, at least). But my Achilles has hair so long it almost goes down to his butt. As a bonus, it's voluminous! It's a very impractical amount of hair, it can't be left loose. I could make a ponytail like Patroclus' (there's even a representation of Achilles with a ponytail), but I think with that size it wouldn't be enough because it's still easy to get in the way, so a bun and an accessory that helps move the bangs away. Of course, this would conflict with the helmet, but that's precisely why it's a low bun. From the images I saw, this part of the head was uncovered.

As for Patroclus, we have no description of an armor he wears other than Achilles' as far as I can remember. In other words, his armor had to be entirely invented, but I still used the same sources to get an idea of how to do it. I admit that I considered doing something generic for him, with the internal justification that he's neither a prince nor a king, so it wouldn't be so unrealistic and I would save time on this drawing too! But then I thought to myself if it would make sense with Achilles' character to not find a way to put Patroclus in a good armor and I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't make sense, so here we are. It took some work, but I'll tell myself that my man Patroclus deserves his non-generic armor too. And since he also has long bangs, I also had to add something to keep it out of his sight.

#tagamemnon #IK #patrochilles #the iliad #epic cycle #patroclus #achilles #achillesxpatroclus #patroclusxachilles #greek mythology #digital art

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sotogalmo · 6 months

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12:12 am

Reading a like. Short fic of Percabeth being reincartions just living normal lives(added Achilles/Patroclus).

While listening to "Say Yes To Heaven" by Lana Del Rey. And fuck.

#time diary(?)#audrey/kellie's time diary #pjo #percabeth #percy jackson #percy and annabeth #achilles and patroclus #achilles #patroclus #fucking. “say yes to heaven” by Lana Del Rey ks so percabeth/achillesxpatroclus #honestly. just. kinda playing Lana Del Rey. and bro. it be making me think stuffs #i might have gone too self-indulgent with Dog and Rat in Time Diary(fic). when i kinda. just. oh actually. i was more self-indulgent #when i was in 2nd period(math) and. like. last minutes of class j think??? i made a small poem. basically how my teacher #is and the kids in my 2nd period class; “O ever kind is she. Yet her children aren't so caring” (i think is how it went)#and then i decied to like. think of other small writings i can do(mostly to my bf. i think thats how i express my love ig)#okay sorry for talking sm—#but yeah #now im thinking of making some OMORI poems. fuck (especially suntan/sunkel/etc poem)

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thornedraven · 1 year

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sketching some achilles as warm ups maybe will practice some colour on them

#achilles #sketchdump #the song of achilles #yes im listening to this audiobook again and i am already sobbing #will very likely draw achillesxpatroclus soon #cause i am a simp for them #his helmet is very fun #my fanart #tsoa fanart

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sadbhkellett · 2 years

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Achilles

I

To them I am the brute not the lover

The raging king’s hound, his gold spear – death’s kiss

Was this the way, was there no other?

II

History, prayèrs did try to cover –

Those violent delights, and that violent bliss

- To them I am the brute not the lover.

III

Yet, if time would but only uncover

Those extra curves of your smiles that they miss – I miss.

Was this the way – was there no other?

IV

If the Prince of Troy did not hover over

My mind and your ghost – in debt to the Styx –

To them I am the brute not the lover!

V

They forget romeo, the pre-mover;

Was it for this you died, was it for this?

Alas, I am the brute. Not your lover.

Was this the way? Was there no other?

"Achilles" by Sadbh Kellett. First published in The Attic XX, 2017.

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kashiopeaa · 2 years

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"name one hero who was happy"

i am trying to upgrade my colouring skills

I don't know what else I can say...

btw these two are Achilles and Patroclus from "The song of achilles" this book got me crying really hard

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nemosanctus · 2 years

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Incorrect Quote #11

Achilles : if I hurt myself and it hurt, are you strong or weak?

Ajax: strong.

Agamemnon: weak.

Odysseus, tired of this shit: ....

Patroclus, roll eyes: an idiot

#achillesxpatroclus #achilles #patroclus #the song of achilles #trojan war #odysseus #tsoa #patroclus x achilles #madeline miller #ajax #agamemnon #the iliad #homer #incorrect quote #incorrect quotations

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phoenixnakama · 2 years

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Briseis on the platform. When she first appeard in the book, I just rememberd about quote from Handmaid's Tale : Nolite te bastardes carborundorum. Don't let the bastards grind you down. #thesongofachilles #thesongofachillesfanart #thesongofachillesart #achilles #achillesfanart #achillesart #patroclusxachilles #patroclusxachillesfanart #achillesxpatroclus #achillesandpatroclus #patroclus #patroclusfanart #patroclusart #homoromantic #antique #anticgreece #fanart #troy #mythology #troyfanart #mythologyfanart #madelinemiller #digitalart #illustration #briseis #thesongofachillesbriseis #brisei #briseisfanart #briseovna #ilustrace https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5Otu3sM8c/?utm_medium=tumblr

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lenaleviosa · 11 months

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Greek soldier: “I’m sorry Patroclus, but you’re banned from working in the infirmary”

Patroclus: “What? Why?”

Soldier: “It’s Achilles. We can’t have him getting hurt every day just to come see you. He’s our best soldier you know”

Patroclus: “That’s not - I mean yeah, he’s an idiot, but you can’t just -“

Achilles: *walking in, dramatically limping* “Help me Patroclus! My left toe is bleeding!”

#patrochilles #the song of achilles #achilles #patroclus #greek mythology #tsoa #incorrect tsoa quotes #achillesxpatroclus #greek myths

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dewitty1 · 3 years

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I’m not sure who told me to read The Song Of Achilles by @madeline.e.miller, but OW OW OW OW it was very hurty to mah heart and soul! Although, it was very lovely, as well. If you’re into Greek love stories you should check it out. (　-̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥᷄◞ω◟-̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥᷅ )

#thesongofachilles #achillesxpatroclus #madelinemiller #mlmromance #books #bookreview #bookstagram #bookblr #booksandreading #Greek Tragedy #Historical romance #Love

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chickenlegninjaattack · 4 years

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madeline miller when she hasn’t mentioned achilles’ feet in 5 minutes:

#achillesxpatroclus #the song of achilles #achilles #song of achilles #madeline miller #patrochilles #patroclus #greek myth memes #greek myth #greek mythology #troyan war #iliad #troy

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memoriesofopal · 4 years

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okay so I found this song called deep brown eyes by bedside kites and you can not tell me it doesn’t give MAJOR patrochillies vibes!!! like legit achillies making this song for pat while they on mount pelion after that beach kiss!!!! i mean

Darlin'

Everything is nicer when you're next to me

And I won't ever be happier in no one else's company

Darlin'

If only I could muster up the strength to say

That I feel this way

Get it off my chest and I might feel okay

I can't even look you in your eyes

Without adverting mine

I try to express the reason why

But I'm paralyzed

Darlin'

Everything is better when you hold my hand

But you don't understand

I don't want to be your friend

I wanna be your man

Darlin'

Word cannot express the way I feel for you

But you don't have a clue

And I'd let you know but I don't have the courage to

I can't even look you in your eyes

Without adverting mine

I try to express the reason why

I freeze up inside

Darlin'

Do you feel the love in all the words I speak

Oh when it goes to me I feel it seeping through me

Like it's what I bleed

Tell me

Do you see a future where you're by my side

And I don't have to hide my face when

You look at me with your deep brown eyes

'Cause I can't seem to find an ounce of good

I'm in front of you

I might be to young to know what's what

But I'm in love with you

#tsoa #patroclus #songofachilles #achilles #patrochilles #achillesxpatroclus #greekmythology #song of achilles

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varga-sabri-art · 3 years

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This is a comic from the song "Achilles come down" by @gangofyouths I hope you like it 😊 I'll upload these as chapters on Webtoon. You can already find the first one there 😁 . . . . . . . . . . #songofachilles #achilles #achillescomedown #achillesxpatroclus #patrochilles #patroclus #achillesandpatroclus #digitalart #digitálisrajz #rajz #hungarianartist #magyarinsta #procreate #procreateart #webtoon #artreference #draweveryday #drawingoftheday #paintingoftheday #artstyle #cartoon #cuteart #characterillustration #aestheticart #artstudy #illustration #comicartist #webcomics #webcomic #onlinecomic https://www.instagram.com/p/CKodknfDPmN/?igshid=sr9uha0a0sb8

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bewitchingliterature · 4 years

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First read of the new year! This book was beautiful and has become a favourite of mine! I would 100% recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of a passionate romance, classics, or of course Ancient Greece.

#song of achilles #the song of achilles #tsoa #books and libraries #books #achilles #patroclus #achillesxpatroclus #2020reads

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brendaonao3 · 4 years

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🍀 ⚡

🍀Whats your favourite season?

BASEBALL SEASON (you laugh, but I mean it :D) Okay, I love fall a ridiculous amount, but Opening Day of baseball will always be my favorite day of the year, and that includes Christmas and my birthday. There’s just something about the start to a new season that makes me the happiest.

⚡Ever had a Greek Mythology phase?

Uh, I never LEFT it. I’ve been obsessed with Greek Mythology my entire life, and taken so many classes, read so many books and blogs and papers...I have many many opinions about most of the Gods and the demi-gods, and if you buy me a drink, I’ll tell you all of them :D

(Okay, here are two: 1) Heracles is a tool who doesn’t deserve any of the love he’s gotten over the centuries, 2) I don’t care how well-written The Song of Achilles is, Madeline Miller completely destroyed Patroclus as a character and I will never forgive her for it)

For the Get To Know Me Emoji Meme (asks are still open, if you wanted to ask me anything! :D)

#brenda answers things #baseball #greek mythology #brenda has so many opinions #so many #achillesxpatroclus #patroclus deserved better #this will always be my hill #tessabennet

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