Troy

Because Hector had Achilles’ armor, Thetis (Achilles’ mother) gave him a special shield and new armor to protect him in battle. Attempting to avenge the death of Patroclus, Achilles pursued Hector and engaged him in a one-on-one fight.

Despite valiant efforts, Hector lost. Desecrating the remains of his enemy, Achilles dragged Hector’s body behind his chariot, past the tomb of Patroclus.

Priam, Hector’s father, was inconsolable not only because his son was dead but because he could not give him a proper burial. Commanded by Zeus to ransom the body of his son, Priam and Hecuba (Hector’s mother) surreptitiously sought out Achilles, in the night, to beg for their son’s remains.

Giving up his trophy, the Greek warrior himself did not have much longer to live.