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Yes, Achilles was the son of Peleus (mortal) and Thetis (divine).

(Hercules) Heracles was the son of Zeus (divine) and Alcmene (human).

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He was a descendant of Neleus through his mother, Thetis. Neleus in term is a son of Poseidon so yes Achilles is a descendant of Poseidon

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