{"product_id":"twtlk-04n","title":"TWTLK-04N  -  Lycian Warriors","description":"\u003cp\u003eTWTLK-04N – Lycian Warriors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Sarpedon, the Trojan War would ultimately end in tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough described as a son of Zeus, even divine parentage could not protect the Lycian king from his fate. During the fighting at Troy, Sarpedon confronted Patroclus, the close companion of Achilles, and was killed in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis death triggered a savage struggle between the Greeks and Trojans for possession of his body and armour. According to the mythological account, Zeus could not save his son from his destined death, but Sarpedon would not be abandoned on the battlefield. Apollo recovered his body, which was then carried back to Lycia by Sleep and Death so that the fallen king could receive the funeral honours worthy of a great warrior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe episode became one of the most powerful stories in the Iliad and ensured that Sarpedon and his Lycian warriors would forever be associated with courage, loyalty and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTWTLK-04N contains four Lycian warriors, giving collectors the opportunity to create a substantial allied formation within their Trojan army. The Military Workshop is pleased to offer this impressive set for collectors wanting to bring the story of Troy’s Lycian allies to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTroy’s legendary defence brought together warriors from numerous kingdoms and regions, and few of its allies feature as prominently in Homer’s Iliad as the Lycians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Sarpedon and Glaucus, the Lycian warriors repeatedly appear in the thick of the fighting. Sarpedon’s determination to lead from the front eventually cost him his life when he faced Patroclus. His death triggered a violent battle for possession of his body and armour, demonstrating just how highly regarded the Lycian king was by friend and enemy alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the mythological account, Zeus could not prevent his son’s destined death, but Sarpedon’s body was eventually recovered by Apollo and carried back to Lycia by the personifications of Sleep and Death so that he could receive proper funeral honours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTWTLK-04N contains four Lycian warriors and provides collectors with an excellent opportunity to create a more substantial allied formation within their Trojan army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Military Workshop is pleased to make this impressive four-figure set available for purchase through our website for collectors of the Trojan War series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636589687066,"sku":"TWTLK-04N","price":253.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/TWTLK-04N.jpg?v=1785665586","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/twtlk-04n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}