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Who were Achilles' special troops?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Your referring to the Myrmidons, and they weren't just his troops, they were his people; he was their king. During the Greek Bronze Age, they were the best warriors in the world. In fact, it is said that the Spartans tried to model their society after that of the Myrmidons.

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