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Was Achilles a mortal?
Yes in the sense that he grew old and such, but the reason he wouldn't die in all of the wars was because his mother dipped him in the river styx which makes his whole body invincible except for his heel.
Who is Achilles and what was the importance of his heel?
Achilles Heel is an old saying about a guy who is invincible except for his heel. the moral is that everybody has a weakness. Example: The spiders are her Achilles Heel or it means: the only thing that can scare her are spiders .His mother dipped all of Achilles in the river Styx all except his heel. He was invincible everywhere except his heels because of that
Can you really get to the river Styx?
It depends upon your beliefs! In physical terms, no- the River Styx is not an actual river in the material world, but a mythological one that featured in ancient Egyptian religion that you had to cross to reach the afterlife. If you subscribe to the old Egyptian spiritual beliefs then I would say that you will cross it after you die in order to get to Paradise, but it does not exist in this world. The Styx can only be crossed with the boatman Charon, who has to be paid for his services, so make sure you have some money buried with you when you die!
Who would win in a one on one battle Achilles or Leonides?
Achilles would win because he was a greater warrior. Although Spartans were lifetime warriors unlike the other Greek tribes, and thus much more effective in combat, according to sources, Achilles' combat skill was second to none. He was exceptional. In addition, Achiles was a half-god (his mother was a goddess and his father was a mortal). From Atlantis01: Achilles was also completely invulnerable - that is except for his heel - as he was dipped in the river styx as a child. even though The spartan armour and weaponry was much better thatn the panoplia that Achilles would have had given him a distinct advantage...if Achilles wasn't half god. adding to that, the Leonidas we all know and love was about 60 years old at Themopylae, battle scarred and old, he would prove little match for young and god-like Achilles. From soccerbeast010: Also Achilles was second only to Hector who was the greatest fighter in the world. The thing about Achilles being invulnerable --- that comes from a minor poem by Statius not from Homer. In fact if you read the Illiad, you will see that Achilles is wounded four times. In fact Achilles was warned in a prophesy that he would be killed at Troy and he did everything he could to get out of going.(initially) And why would he wear armour if he war invulnerable? I think it detracts a bit from the story to make him death-proof. And Achilles killed Hector in a one on one totally fair fight. So Hector wasn't the greatest. In fact Ajax the greater went toe to toe with Hector three time and the fights were all draws. But as for Achilles vs Leonides. Achilles would definitely win.
Why was Achilles a hero?
When he was a child, Achilles' mother bathed him in the river Styx (the river that the souls of the dead must cross to enter the underworld). When she was doing this she held him by his heel, which explains his vulnerability to his heel.
What was the river of hate?
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/s/styx_river.html = Styx (River) = by Michael DawsonThe river of which many know its name, without knowing its origin or what it really stood for. A river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead. Styx it is said winds around Hades (hell or the underworld are other names) nine times. Its name comes from the Greek word stugein which means hate, Styx, the river of hate. This river was so respected by the gods of Greek mythology that they would take life binding oaths just by mentioning its name, as referenced in the story of Bacchus-Ariadne, where Jove "confirms it with the irrevocable oath, attesting the river Styx." There are five rivers that separate Hades from the world of the living, they are: # Acheron - the river of woe; # Cocytus - the river of lamentation; # Phlegethon - the river of fire; # Lethe - the river of forgetfulness; # Styx - the river of hate. It is thought that Charon, the old ferry man who ferries the dead onto the underworld, crosses the river Styx where the dragon tailed dog Cerberus guards, allowing all souls to enter but none to leave. This is a misconception, Charon crosses the river Acheron where also Cerebus stands his eternal guard. Also while on this subject, Charon only takes the souls across that are buried properly with a coin (called an obol) that was placed in their mouths upon burial. If a god gave his oath upon the river Styx and failed to keep his word, Zeus forced that god to drink from the river itself. The water is said to be so foul that the god would lose his/her voice for nine years. The river is not the subject of any story itself but is mentioned in several. These little pieces give a wonderful view of not only the river but the ancient Greeks view of the underworld. From its Adamantine gates to its separate levels of Tartarus and Erebus onto the Elysian fields.
What is chapter 7 about in The Last Olympian?
chapter 8 in The Last Olympian is about when Percy takes a dip into the river Styx. There he earns his Achilles spot. He also has a vision in which Annabeth is pulling him out of the river. He had to think of one thing to keep him alive. Obviously, Percy thought of Annabeth. A TEN year old is telling you this!!!!!!!!
How did Luke die?
Luke the Evangelist died of old age when he was 84.
What was the river Lethe also called?
The River Lethe is the river of forgetfulness and is one of the five rivers of Hades. It was believed that the newly dead who drank from the River Lethe would lose all memory of their past existence. The other four rivers of the underworld are Acheron, Cocytus, Phlegethon, and Styx. Acheron, which means "river of woe", is the river used by the old ferryman Charon would transport the dead from the land of the living to the realm of Hades. Cocytus means "river of lamentation". The people who were not properly buried were doomed to wander the banks of this river for most of their afterlife. Phlegethon was the river of fire. Although the fire burned, it did not consume anything with its flames. Styx means "hate". This was the river that separate the realm of the living from that of the dead. Many accounts say it wraps around Hades nine times.
How old was Odysseus when he became king?
Quite young. About the same age as Achilles when he started fighting in the Trojan war. Achilles was about 18 - 24 years old. Odysseus was perhaps a little older.
How old was Achilles during Trojan war?
he was about 15 when the Trojan war started and it lasted around 9 years so near the end of the war Achilles was 24
Who kills Kronos in The Last Olympian?
Yes, Kornos comes alive in the Last Olympian. Once he destroyed Luke Castellan's soul, he bathed in the river Styx. Once Percy was sure of this, he went through with Nico's plan which was to also bathe in the river Styx. Percy becomes invincible and takes on Kronos. In the Temple of Gods, Luke is fighting for his last breath. Then the Great Prophecy comes true. Percy is the 16 year old child that makes the final decision; give Luke the cursed blade, the knife he gave Annabeth. Luke hits his Achilles spot, and Kronos is blown to Tarturus.
