Achilles & Patroclus - June Myth Box

Traditionally, Myths are stories that are shared orally. Passed from voice to voice, ear to ear, and as such, sometimes details change. Some details have also been left out of this written version to keep it more concise. Happy Storytelling friends! This Myth box contains  2 100g/437yd 50% Alpaca, 25% Silk, 25% Linen Fingering Weight Chrome Rainbow Stitch Marker Rainbow Yarn Sticker, Designed by Rachel Hiemer Designs If you choose Local Pickup, you will be emailed when the order is ready and at the shop for you to come pick up.  Preorder opens May 1 and closes May 31. Orders will be shipped early June. - - - - - - - - - Patroclus was a prince. Until he was exiled and sent to Phthyia. But the blessing came upon meeting the prince of this new kingdom, Achilles. Achilles is the son of a king, and a Sea Nymph, Thetis. Thetis' godly blood bestowed her son with speed, strength and skill.  Soon, Achilles and Patroclus became as close as two boys could be. Patroclus becoming a confidant and friend. As they grew, their relationship grew with them. Even going as far to train together with Chiron, the Centaur who trained heroes like Heracles and Perseus. And as they became men, trouble brewed in Troy causing Thetis to whisk her son away to Skyros, disguising him as one of Princess Deidamia's ladies, leaving Patroclus alone. When Patroclus found Achilles, he had already formed a relationship, at his mother's insistence, with Deidamia. A relationship that resulted in her pregnancy.  Any affection Achilles felt for Deidamia left as soon as Patroclus was back in his sight. The two were inseparable on Skyros. When Odysseus arrived searching for Achilles to convince him to fight with the Greeks against Troy. The two men relented and joined the thousand ships heading to save Helen from the grasps of the Trojan Army.  Agamemnon, husband of Helen, leads the Greek army to retrieve his wife. the battles last years. Achilles leading the Greeks to daily victories, and Patroclus using the healing skills Chiron taught him to take care of their injured soldiers. Eventually, Agamemnon's hubris removes Achilles waning respect of the general, causing him to stop fighting. The Trojans start to push closer and closer to the Greek encampment. Patroclus cannot keep up with the amount of injuring seeking his healing prowess. He begs Achilles to fight again. Achilles will not until Agamemnon apologizes for staining his honor.  Patroclus then has an idea. He can go into battle, bringing their men with them to incite the fear Achilles strikes in their enemies. Achilles hesitates, but agrees, on the condition that Patroclus does not go far into the fray, that he stays safe and comes back to him. Patroclus dons Achilles armor and rallies their troop. With him at their lead, they charge the battlefield, taking the Trojans by surprise. Patroclus, though rusty in his battle skills, begins to fight. He fells Trojans left and right, ending the reign of the Trojan powerhouse, Sarpedon, son of Zeus. Though all good things must end.  Patroclus is killed by Hector. His men fight to retrieve his body to bring back to Achilles. Upon seeing his men carrying Patroclus' body, Achilles unleashes a wail of agony. Achilles grieves for a night, laying next to his lover's body. In the morning Achilles dons his armor and joins the battlefield to avenge Patroclus.  After decimating swaths of Trojans, Hector finally arrives to battle Achilles. Powered by divine rage, Achilles easily disarms Troy's greatest warrior and brings him to a swift end.  Achilles returns to the battlefield day after day, until the Trojans beg Apollo, God of Archery, to aid them. The God gifts Paris, the Trojan who took Helen thus beginning the war, a divine arrow that would fly true and slay its target. He hid in a bush, took aim, and released.  The Greeks retrieved Achilles' body and burned it in a pyre with Patroclus, so their ashes and souls could be together for all time.