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Did Achilles Odysseus Hector Paris Theseus and Jason really exist?
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No one knows if Achilles or hector existed some say they were real but others don't the archeological evidence says there was a Troy and a huge war so if that existed why not the famous warriors they obviously weren't as strong as homer depicted thembut who knows Odysseus did exist he was a king but the Trojan horse is false he was just a general I guess you could say the reason they have the Trojan horse idea I guess is because posidon was the god of seas and father of horses and in some cases earth quakes so in the translation it might of gotten mixed up as for the other three I don't know I doubt Jason existed I don't know why I just have a feeling he doesn't ha ha
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Why is Achilles important?
Achilles is really the focal character in the Iliad. Without him, the Greeks probably wouldn't have been able to defeat the Trojans, as Hector, the leader of the Trojan army, was second only to Achilles in martial prowess.
Who was Hector from the Trojan War?
Hector was a Trojan prince, the son of King Priam and his queen, Hecuba. He was commander of the Trojans in the Trojan War. Hector was killed in single combat with Achilles. There is at present no proof that Hector or someone like him really existed, but most myth has its basis in reality. Please click on the related link below to read more.
Did Achilles really lived?
yes he did live
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians?
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
Why does Odysseus wait for the cyclops to return home?
Odysseus waits for the cyclops to return in hope that the cyclops will be a good host and give him a present. It is really Odysseus' curiousity that compels him to stay.
How does Achilles finally kill Hector?
There was a duel between Hector and Achilles , and Achilles was successful in killing Hector late in the day. it wasnt really a duel, it was an unfair fight, athene helped Achilles overcome hector. Achilles was also wearing god's amour and was fed on ambrosia, Achilles had refused to eat and both Odysseus and Zeus realised that a starved Achilles would be no match for a well fed hector. Achilles killed hector by thrusting his spear into his neck, the only vulnerable spot on hector's body when he was wearing Achilles' armour. both heroes exchanged spear throws, Achilles missed but athene returned his spear, hector did not miss and hit Achilles' shield, however he was tricked by athene who disguised herself as hector's brother deiphoubus holdind another spear for him and then abandoned him. hector then charges Achilles, knowing he is going to die, with his sword and he is likened to a high flying eagle, noble and strong swooping down upon Achilles who is likened to a timid hare. Achilles with athene's help slays his enemy and then proceeds to maltreat hector, this act was deemed disgusting and wrong in homeric times and still today. Zeus grows enfuriated by this as hector was his favourite mortal, aswell as Apollo's and perhaps even ares. Achilles is not the true hero of the iliad and in my view is not even a hero at all. homer intends us to feel great pathos, sympathy, for hector the greatest hero for so many more reasons than just a talented warrior. he is the most noble and brave character in Homer's Iliad.
Who was Prince Hector of Troys cousin?
Patricolus. What happened was, Achilles didn't want to fight. Well, Patricolus had a bright idea that he could take Achilles' battle armor, wear it, pretend to be Achilles, and lead the Greek troups into battle. Well Hector was the best warrior the Trojans had. So he went out and battled Patricolus, thinking he was Achilles. When he killed Patricolus, he realized that it wasn't Achilles. Somehow, someone from the Greek side figured it out and went and told Achilles. Patricolus was like Achilles' best friend, so Achilles got really mad. He went to the wall surrounding Troy, and told Hector to come out and fight. Hector came out even though everyone told him not too. Achilles killed him (easily, for he had bathed in the River Styx and could not be harmed except for his heel) then tied Hector's body to his chariot. He then dragged Hector's body around the city walls for 3 days straight. This made the people of Troy really mad, so someone was shooting bows and arrows at him. Well, one of them made a bad shot and hit Achilles in the heel. Achilles then died and later, Odysseus became the hero of the Trojan War.
Who was the greatest soldier of troy?
Hector, son of Priam, prince of Troy, was slewed by Achilles.
Why is Achilles important?
Achilles is really the focal character in the Iliad. Without him, the Greeks probably wouldn't have been able to defeat the Trojans, as Hector, the leader of the Trojan army, was second only to Achilles in martial prowess.
What did Hector of Troy die of?
He was impaled with a spear then a sword by Achilles, who proceded to drag him around on his chariot. hector was actually only killed by Achilles' spear in the Iliad. Achilles would have actually had a much harder time in killing hector had pallas athene not come to Achilles' aid and returned his spear that he had just thrown at Hector, he did miss, Hector threw his spear and hit Achilles's shield but because it was made by Hephaustus, the god, it did not break through. Athene also brushed Hector's spear away from Achilles' on a previous encounter in the iliad. Athene saves Achilles from Hector and then Apollo saves hector. Whilst it is true to say that overall Achilles' is the better warrior, he is not massively better than Hector. If you are to study the Iliad as i have done. you will learn from Achilles himself that, in events before the Iliad, Hector stood up to him alone and they fought a duel in which neither could kill the other. Again we learn from the Greeks when hector challenges them to a duel that they all fear him including Achilles. not one of the Greeks dares stand up to him until they are rebuked by menelaus and a greek elder. but to really understand the greatest of hector we must see him outside of war, he is a reluctant soldier but defends Ilium because it is his duty, he is a loving father and caring father, he does not fight for his own glory or honour but for his men and those he loves. all other heroes in the iliad fight for themselves and their glory. they are often selfish and brutal. Achilles is the best example of this.
Who was Hector from the Trojan War?
Hector was a Trojan prince, the son of King Priam and his queen, Hecuba. He was commander of the Trojans in the Trojan War. Hector was killed in single combat with Achilles. There is at present no proof that Hector or someone like him really existed, but most myth has its basis in reality. Please click on the related link below to read more.
Did Theseus really kill the minotaur?
Yes, in mythology, Theseus killed the Minotaur.
What are differences in Achilles' character in Troy and Iliad?
In Iliad, they make it seem like Achilles is a horrible person, who kills hector but in the movie, Brad Pitt, who is playing Achilles is a good person and kills Hector because Hector kills Achilles's cousin..Hi,Just adding to the said above.In the Iliad, Homers portrayed Achilles as a God, who was as if he was immortal. As well as a disturbed, human being.Where in The Movie Troy, Achilles was believed to show "Human like emotions", As well as being a godlike creature who is Immortal.These Differences are shown in the scene in both the poem and the movie, where Priam King of Troy, goes to Achilles at the Greek WAR camp as for Prince Hectors Dead Body back.In the Iliad- Achilles says, that Hectors Body is for the dogs and the bird, to feed on. Where he shows NO emotion. King Priam Offered a ransom, for hectors body which was hectors weight in gold and one on Priams own Daughters hand in marriage.In the Movie- Achilles shows great emotion toward Priam, and even cried over Hectors body while wrapping Hectors body for Priam to Take back to Troy for His funeral.I hope I have helped!Eryn.Oh, by the way Achilles Cousin name was Patroculus who died in both the movie and the book. However, He wasn't only Achilles's cousin, he was also Achilles's Lover!
Who is prince Hector?
hector was a prince of troy, son of priam and hecuba, husband of andromache and brother of Paris, who initiated the Trojan war with Sparta after stealing Helen of troy from the spartan king menelaus. he is widely acknowledged as being Troy's greatest warrior during this conflict. according to homer's Iliad, hector did not support the war with the Spartans he was killed by Achilles in revenge after he slew Achilles cousin patroclus. the last lines of the Iliad are dedicated to hector's funeral few things, it wasnt a war with Sparta but all Greece, over which agamemnon had gained most control. second patroclus wasnt Achilles' cousin, he was in fact a friend who was much older than Achilles', he was send to troy to prevent Achilles' anger and pride getting the better of him, patroclus failed in this respect because the whole book is about Achilles' pride and anger overcoming him. hector was the best Trojan warrior and joint second best warrior in the whole book with ajax of telamon. he is however the most noble and bravest of the heroes in the iliad, homer defines hector as the real hero of the ilaid. he is an unusaual hero , in the sense that he fights for his country in a war he disapproves of, for a cowardly brother who has caused the war, he knows he will die if he fights in the Trojan war, yet he continues to do so because it is his duty and he cannot bear to see his fathe, wife, mother and his son disgraced. he fights for them and cares about his men, he is saddedned by the death of his trojans and allies. the other heores such as ajax, diomedes and oydesseus are all brave and skilled fighters but they donot have the same compassion and honour that hector has, they fight for their glory, they don't really care about the death's of others so long as they gain kudos. Achilles is the classic example of a typical homeric hero, uncaring, selfish, petty and ruthless. hector is a great warrior and much more he is a man, he has human qualities unlike Achilles, we can therefore sympathise with hector and respect him above all others. you must also remember that Achilles feared hector, and athene had to help Achilles on more than one occasion when the two heroes met
Did Achilles really lived?
yes he did live
How are the conflicts in the story of Helen of troy resolved?
It all depends on what conflicts you believe exist. The great hero Hector was killed. Paris ends up shooting Achilles, another great hero. Paris ends up dying by Philoctetes hands. Troy was sacked and Helen was dragged home by her husband who was really pissed at her but descides not to punish her. Oh and Odysseus eventually gets home after 20 years but that's an entirely different story.
How much is really true in the story of Achilles in the movie Troy?
Some is true...there are many inaccuracies, but they got some right.Achilles fought for the Greeks, but stopped because he was angry with Menelaus for taking away his slave girl, Briseus. His cousin/boy he rescued (two different stories) Patroclus fought in Achilles' armor and was killed by Hector. Achilles was angry, so he began to fight again. He killed Hector, dragging him around the walls of Troy 7 times. He later gave Hector's body back to his father, Priam. Achilles was killed by Paris during the sack of Troy. Paris shot him in the right heel, his only weak spot.There are many difference in the movie from the actual story written by Homer. Let me point out some of thoseHelen was brought to Troy without the knowledge of Hector.Achilles was a king . The King of Myrmidons.Agamemnon was not the supreme emperor then.Achilles never entered into the walls of troy.After the death of Achilles his son Neoptolemus came to the arena for the fight.Paris was killed before the Greeks entered the wall.Menelaus was never killed from troy.
