First argued by the 5th Century BC Greek philosopher Zeno, the Achilles paradox involves a race between the legendary swift-footed warrior Achilles and a slow-moving tortoise. The paradox argues ...

Patroclus returns to the battle wearing Achilles's armour but Hector spots him in the fray and the young warrior freezes. Their battle is short and soon Patroclus lies dead in the sand.