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Achilles was King of the Myrmidons, and, as such, was a member of the Greek contingent.

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Achilles is best Known among the Greeks and trojans for his?

Skill In Battle


What was Achilles best known for among the Greeks and the Trojans?

skill in battle.


In the book The Iliad did the gods favor the Trojans?

Some Gods favored the Greeks, others the Trojans. Athena favored the Greeks when she helped Achilles fight and kill Hector.


Was Achilles a Greek warrior?

Yes. He and his Myrmidons fought with the Greeks against the Trojans in the Trojan War.


Why did Paris killed Achilles?

because he wanted revenge for the death of his brother, hector. because achilles was the symbol of strength and victory for the invading army and he thought that if achilles was killed in battle the invading army would lose hope.


Who were the heros in the battle of the Trojan War?

Many heroes on both sides but main ones were Achilles for the Greeks and Hector for the Trojans.


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 are the five main characters of Trojan war?

Greeks: Agamemnon, Menelaus, Achilles, Patrokles, Odysseus Trojans: Priam, Hector, Paris


Why did Achilles ask his mother to ask Zeus to help the Trojans defeat the Greeks?

to regain the honor the king took from him when he took away his honor, therefore Achilles wanted the king to suffer how he did.


Who was the Trojans' champion?

Achilles


Why does Achilles enter the Greeks' battle with the trojans?

The Greek prince, Hector, killed Achilles' cousin, Patroclus. Patroclus was fighting in Achilles' armor, so Hector did not realize who he was fighting. Achilles and Patroclus were very close. In some versions of the story they were even lovers. Achilles was grief stricken and decided to enter the fight.


Who did hector kill?

Hector killed Achilles dearest companion, Patroclus, while he was disguised in Achilles' armor (in order to inspire the morale challenged Greeks). After mourning, Achilles challenged Hector to single combat and defeated him.