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He was sung about for centuries by the strolling bards, then was incorporated into a written account by the poet Homer, and passed down to us.
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What is meant by the saying you have discovered his Achilles' heel?
Achilles is a famous "indestructible" Roman solider. The only part of his body that could be harmed was his right heel. His right heel was his weakness, so when someone finds your one weakness it is often called your Achilles heel. Except, he wasn't Roman, he was Greek.
What Greek hero defeated Hector in front of the walls of Troy?
Achilles
Why do you refer to something weak as the Achilles heel?
The term "Achilles heel" dates back to old Greek legends, which tell of a hero named Achilles, who's entire body was indestructible, except for a small area on the back of his heel. This made him a feared warrior, as he could not be damaged by weapons, until another warrior named Paris discovered his one weakness, his heel, and shot him in the heel with an arrow. The legend of Achilles is part of "The Iliad" by Homer. "Achilles heel", thus, refers to any specific weakness or vulnerability.
How many children did Odysseus have?
When Achilles was sent by his mother Thetis to live as a transvestite, among the women at the court of King Lycomedes of Skyros, the king's daughter Deidamia discovered Achilles' true gender and became impregnated by him. The child of Deidamia and Achilles was Neoptolemus who fought at Troy after his father, Achilles, was killed. So, Neoptolemus is the name of Achilles' son.
How did Odysseus kill Achilles?
Odysseus did not kill Achilles. Paris killed Achilles.
What were Achilles symbols?
The Shield of Achilles
Is your Achilles located on your foot?
Achilles often means the Achilles tendon, at the back of the heel.
What is the Greek god Achilles goddess for?
The goddess of Achilles is actually the "Mother" of Achilles and the answer is Thetis (The Mother of Achilles)
What were Achilles goals and guests?
what was achilles goal
What is the Achilles catch-pharase?
Achilles heel,
How do you spell Achilles?
The correct spelling is 'achilles'.
Is Achilles a hero?
Yes, and it's Achilles.
