Teucrian- The citizens of Troy, which was made famous by Homer's epic the Illiad.
Pelops- Pelops was the son of Tantalus and the grandson of Zeus. When he was just a boy his father cut him up, put him in a stew and then served him as a feast to hte gods. The gods detected the trick, though, and restored Pelops to life. Though, his shoulder had been eaten by Demeter they just replaced it with ivory. He became even more beautiful than before his restoration adn Poseidon, who fell in love with him, gave him his own chariot.
Summary: Catullus continues to expand upon the idea that this woman should run just as the citizens of Troy should have before their city was destroyed, and just as Achilles should have done to not be killed.
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