Hector goes off to see Hecabe. Meanwhile, somewhere on the battlefield ...
You are GLAUCUS, a Lycian, and cousin of Sarpedon. Diomedes challenges you to fight, but - anxious to avoid taking on any more gods - asks who you are. After reflecting that human generations come and go like the leaves on a tree, you tell him your family history at great length. (You are especially proud of having Bellerophon as a grandfather). Diomedes is amazed at your tale - particularly because his grandfather Oeneus once entertained Bellerophon in his house! This makes you and Diomedes xenoi. The two heroes exchange armour as a mark of respect...

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