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What is the theme of Achilles?

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What theme is Achilles heel?

everyone has a weakness.


Who is the of iliads?

The focus of the epic is Achilles, as the firs line sets the scene by introducing the rage of Achilles, Peleus' son; a theme which re-appears numerous times in the story.


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The focus of the epic is Achilles, as the firs line sets the scene by introducing the rage of Achilles, Peleus' son; a theme which re-appears numerous times in the story.


Why is the 'Wrath of Achilles' the main theme in the Iliad?

The second line of the Iliad describes Achilles' rage as [oulomene]: 'destructive'. The first word of the Iliad is [menin] :: 'rage'. In a sense, the whole poem is about rage.


How did Achilles get his name?

Achilles comes from the combination of the Greek achoswhich means "grief, trouble" and either laos "a nation or people" or kleos "glory". Most scholars prefer the former.Grief was a common theme in the Iliad, and Achilles represented not only the grief of the Trojans, but also the Greeks.


Which epithet does Homer use to describe Achilles?

Achilles epithet is swift-footed.A part of the human anatomy is the achilles tendon, connecting the leg and heel -- on the back of the ankle. This is named after the hero achilles for his one weak spot being that tendon due to him not being completely submerged in the river styx.His attribute is his feet and it is a reoccurring theme for his story; they are both his strong point and his weakness.


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Is your Achilles located on your foot?

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