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In the last Book of Homer's Iliad, who convinced Achilles to give away the dead body of Hector for a…

Thetis persuades Achilles to accept ransom and release Hector's body by conveying Zeus's command. Achilles agrees to obey that divine instruction, which prepares the way for…

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In the last Book of Homer's Iliad, who convinced Achilles to give away the dead body of Hector for a ransom?

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Thetis persuades Achilles to accept ransom and release Hector's body by conveying Zeus's command. Achilles agrees to obey that divine instruction, which prepares the way for the body's return.

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