Iliad

Achilles

what does Achilles do while the slaughter of his people is happening?

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Achilles stays behind in the Myrmidon encampment and plays his lyre. He refuses to fight but eventually allows Patroclus to wear his armor into battle and hopefully rally the troops. The result, he loses his friend. 

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