Second Reading: The Rousing of Achilles
"As a lioness stands before its cubs and will not suffer the hunter to take them, so did Ajax stand before the body of Patroclus and defend it from the Trojans."
- The great protector - brave
Coward vs. Brave
Hector answered: "I am not afraid of Ajax, nor of any man. But this I know, that Zeus gives victory now to one and now to another; this only do i fear, and this only, to go against the will of Zeus. But wait here, and see whether or no I am a coward."
Menelaus holding Patroclus
(Source: Wikimedia)
I love the idea of the horses crying for over Patroclus. The horses stayed in position and remained where Patroclus had stationed them.
"The horses of Achilles stood apart from battle, and the tears rushed down from their eyes, for they loved Patroclus, and they knew that he was dead. Still they stood in the same place: they would not enter into the battle, neither wold they turn back to the ships.
I just happened to see your post go by, Ashley (I kind of keep an eye on them)... and I have to say: I love those horses too! If you are curious, you can find out more here: Horses of Achilles at Wikipedia and here: Horses of Achilles at theoi.com ... they have been making a big impression on people for thousands of years now! :-)
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