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Great Myths - The Iliad (7/10)Patroclus and the Myrmidons

26 min

Available until 31/08/2025

History

Civilisations

Documentaries and Reportage

The Trojans are ready to set fire to the Greek vessels but Achilles allows his old friend Patroclus to lead his army of Myrmidons in his stead, pushing the Trojans back.

Director

Gaëtan Chabanol

Country

France

Year

2018

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