Thetis expected something beautifully garnished, but the irony is that a beautiful shield is not to be put onto an implement of war. I think. I'm pretty sure... eep.
Achilles' shield in Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, represents the themes of war, heroism, and the cycle of life and death. It symbolizes the power and glory of the warrior, as well as the consequences of war and the fleeting nature of human existence.
Achilles is most famously known for using a spear and shield in battle. He is also credited with using a sword and bow during the Trojan War.
In Homer's "Iliad," Achilles receives new armor and a shield from Hephaestus, the god of fire and craftsmanship. After the death of his close friend Patroclus, Achilles seeks vengeance against Hector and requires new armor to return to battle. The goddess Thetis, Achilles' mother, appeals to Hephaestus, who then forges the magnificent armor and shield, adorned with intricate designs that symbolize his prowess and fate in war.
It represents an alternative to war. While one city is being besieged, one is living in peace.
Achilles was the demigod of war.
Achilles was killed before the war stopped.
No, W. H. Auden did not fight in any war. He was a British poet and playwright known for his works that explored themes of love, politics, and social issues.
According to Achilles he himself has no peer in war among Archaean captains. Achilles was a Greek god and hero of the Trojan War.
Achilles was believed to be around 18 years old when he went to war in the Trojan War.
No; Achilles died in the Trojan War.
The Achilles tendon, named after the hero Achilles.