Greek Myths

Farewell on the Wall

Iliad 2, Hector and Andromache

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It was about the time the fighting was tilting Troy’s way, and a prophet asked Hector to go back into the city. The request was to have offerings made to the gods.

When Hector came in at the gate in his armour, still covered in dust, women crowded round asking after husbands and sons. The prince could not stop walking and only told them to pray.

His mother held out sweet wine. “Drink a cup and get your breath.” Hector shook his head.

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