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There is a historical aspect to The Iliad (as demonstrated by passages like the list of ships) that could lead one to believe that a man named Achilles may indeed have been an outstanding soldier in a war outside Troy at the time that The Iliad was supposed to have taken place.
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∙ 11y agoIn your foot is a real tendon that doctors call after Achilles.
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Is troy the son of Achilles or Ares?
Troy is the son of Achilles.
Which body part is named after a war hero of Greek mythology?
The Achilles tendon, named after the hero Achilles.
Did Achilles use the plant yarrow?
It is said that Achilles used yarrow to treat the wounds of his soldiers after the battle of Troy.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the achilles tendon caused by excesive stress in the tendon?
Achilles tendinitis
What is a special test for Achilles tendon?
One special test for Achilles tendon is the Thompson test. In this test, the patient lies prone and the examiner squeezes the calf muscle. If the Achilles tendon is intact, the foot will plantar flex; if there is an Achilles tendon rupture, the foot will not move. This test helps to determine the presence or absence of an Achilles tendon injury.
Did Achilles avenge Patroclus for killing hector?
Achilles avenges Patroclus by killing Hector.
What year did Achillies die?
Achilles is a mythological figure from Homers Iliad and was a Troyan war hero. In reality Achilles has never existed thus there is no real year of his death.
What Greek hero defeated Hector in front of the walls of Troy?
Achilles
Was Achilles a true warrior or is it just make belief?
He is a mythological character he is real if you believe in him. He did fight at the battle of troy.
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.
