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The Iliad Good examples of the Homeric arming scene are those with Paris, Agamemnon, Patrklos, and Achilles. These scenes involved detailed accounts of each individual soldier suiting up for battle. Of the four extended descriptions that occur in the Iliad, the first, of Paris, is ten lines long; Agamemnon takes thirty-two lines to equip himself, Patroklos fifteen, and Achilleus twenty-three. First Paris is described fastening his "fair" greaves linked with silver. Homer using the word …

…similes or more colourful descriptions to which ever character just to suit the audience. The use of words used to describe each warrior was best chosen by Homer. Paris was described as "fair" which he is physically. Agamemnon being a king was described elaborately like a king. Patroklos was described like a swift warrior with his heart full of courage. Finally Achilleus was described bluntly and blunt is his personality. <Tab/>