The Greek leader Agamemnon, according to myth, either he or his troops slaughtered a hare, and then Agamemnon boasted that he was better with an arrow than the goddess Artemis herself. Offended, Artemis demanded that Agamemnon's first born child be sacrificed to her, otherwise the winds would not blow favorably for the Greek fleet and they would not be able to get to Troy to lay siege to the city. So, he sent word to his daughter, Iphigenia, and told her that she was to be married to Achilles. She came and was sacrificed.
Patroclus. When Patroclus got killed by Hector. Achilles got pissed and killed Hector
Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter Iphigenia (not sure about the spelling).
He brought trinkets the likes of which he knew women would love but Achilles expressed his interest on the sword instead.
Because the Kings agreed that it would save time if the their best warriors fought. Clearly Achilles, and Boagrius were the best warriors from their army.
Iphegenia
Iphegenia, the daughter of Agamemnon
That Achilles would die shortly after.
Patroclus, Achilles' friend wore Achilles' armor. Hector killed him took the armor and refused to return it. Achilles would not forgive this.
Patroclus, Achilles' friend wore Achilles' armor. Hector killed him took the armor and refused to return it. Achilles would not forgive this.
Thetis was promised that Achilles would have honor and glory.
The weakness of Achilles was that when he was young he was foretold that he would die young .
In the Mayan ballgames...the losing team would be sacrificed to the Mesoamerican gods and goddesses.
because it would be easier
A persons Achilles tendon hurts usually after taking a run. If the Achilles tendon continues to hurt I would see a doctor.
Zeus did not marry Thetis because of a prophecy that stated their offspring would be more powerful than their father. To avoid being overthrown, Zeus arranged for Thetis to marry the mortal Peleus instead, who fathered Achilles.
Christians would argue that Jesus sacrificed himself for us but it is entirely up to the perspective of the viewer to determine whether someone has sacrificed themselves for us or not.