... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > the tenth year of the Trojan war (part II): Achilles back to war; his last deeds and his death > Achilles sweeps the battle-field; the gods descend from Olympus to partake in the battle (Iliad XX-XXII) > Hector's last fight and death > Hector's body, tied to Achilles' chariot, is dragged around the city > Priam, Hecuba and Andromache watch from the battlements how Hector's body is dragged around the city