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Achilles would win because he was a greater warrior. Although Spartans were lifetime warriors unlike the other Greek tribes, and thus much more effective in combat, according to sources, Achilles' combat skill was second to none. He was exceptional. In addition, Achiles was a half-god (his mother was a goddess and his father was a mortal).
From Atlantis01: Achilles was also completely invulnerable - that is except for his heel - as he was dipped in the river styx as a child. even though The spartan armour and weaponry was much better thatn the panoplia that Achilles would have had given him a distinct advantage...if Achilles wasn't half god. adding to that, the Leonidas we all know and love was about 60 years old at Themopylae, battle scarred and old, he would prove little match for young and god-like Achilles.
From soccerbeast010: Also Achilles was second only to Hector who was the greatest fighter in the world.
The thing about Achilles being invulnerable --- that comes from a minor poem by Statius not from Homer. In fact if you read the Illiad, you will see that Achilles is wounded four times. In fact Achilles was warned in a prophesy that he would be killed at Troy and he did everything he could to get out of going.(initially) And why would he wear armour if he war invulnerable? I think it detracts a bit from the story to make him death-proof.
And Achilles killed Hector in a one on one totally fair fight. So Hector wasn't the greatest. In fact Ajax the greater went toe to toe with Hector three time and the fights were all draws.
But as for Achilles vs Leonides. Achilles would definitely win.
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What is one important part of Greek history?
Leonides
What made Achilles get back into the Trojan War?
Achilles and his Myrmidons were the best warriors in Greece at that time. After the falling out with Agamemnon (who took Achilles' concubine after his had to be returned to the Trojans), and Achilles' subsequent refusal to enter the battle, the Greeks didn't win a single engagement. The Greeks had been beaten back to their ships, which were in danger of being destroyed (which would leave the Greeks at the mercy of the Trojans), so Patroclus, his longtime friend and companion, convinced Achilles to let him wear Achilles' armor and lead the Myrmidons into battle. Achilles agreed, but ordered Patroclus to break off the attack once the ships were no longer in danger. But in the heat of battle, Patroclus ignored the command and he fought the Tojans back to the city gates where he was killed by Hector (who assumed he was fighting Achilles). He had killed 53 Trojans that day. Achilles, in anger, both at Hector and himself, Achilles challenged the Trojan prince to single combat, which Achilles won and then continued to lead the Myrmidons and the Achaeans to victory, ultimately dying at the hand of Paris. After the King and Achilles decided they couldn't settle their arguement, one of Achilles's closest friends stole his armor and rode into battle pretending to be Achilles. After he was killed in battle, Achilles felt he needed to avenge his fallen friend.
What were the themes of Achilles heel?
The themes in the story of Achilles' heel are fairly simple. One is that we all have a weakness, no one is perfect, not even Achilles who was a great warrior. Pride leading to your downfall could be another, since Achilles was so proud of his fighting abilities that he neglected to protect his heel. I would also say that fate, or the will of the Gods, would be another theme. Achilles' mother knew he would die in battle, so she dipped him in the river Styx to make him invulnerable. But she held him by the heel so it never was fully dipped. Even trying to protect her son could not change his destiny.
Located above the heel what part of the human body is named for a Trojan hero with one fatal flaw?
The Achilles tendon, named after the Greek hero Achilles, is located above the heel. Achilles was known for his exceptional strength and courage in battle, but also had a fatal weakness in his heel, which led to his downfall.
Is Achilles the headstrong runner?
No. Achilles is the man who was killed because he was shot in his weak spot the Achilles. This is his story. When Achilles was a little boy his mother wanted him to become a hero and be invulnerable. So she dipped him in the river styx. She held him by the ankle so the ankle was his weak spot. One day in battle he was shot in the ankle and was killed. That why we call it the Achilles heel of our foot.
Does Achilles have a Latin name?
Because Achilles is a proper name, and a well established one because of his fame, I think it still would have been pronounced Achilles. But I'm not completely sure.
Why did Achilles have a weak spot?
Well, for one thing, Achilles was said to not die because his mother dipped him in a special kind of water. But she forgot the heal. When he went to battle, someone struck him in the hell and he died. So, when someone is said to have an "Achilles Heel" they have a weak spot.
Who did Odysseus have to pesruade to go to war?
Odysseus was charged by Agamemnon to convince Achilles to go to war. Achilles impersonated a woman at the behest of his mother, to whom it had been prophesied that Achilles would either live a long, uneventful life or a short, glorious one. Odysseus presented the women among whom Achilles was hid with a bounty of gifts, among which where placed a few weapons. After observing one of the women taking an unusual interest in the weapons, Odysseus later sounded a battle horn, fooling Achilles into clutching for a weapon and revealing him to be the heroic soldier.
How would one cause injury to their achilles tendon?
The achilles tendon is a tendon located in the back of one's leg. This tendon can be injured by inappropriate use from running, jumping, and climbing.
Who killed boagrius and how he die?
Boagrius, a character from the Trojan War, was killed by Achilles. In the epic tales, Boagrius was a formidable warrior and part of the Trojan forces, but he met his end when Achilles confronted him in battle. Achilles defeated Boagrius with a swift strike, showcasing his superior combat skills and marking one of the many victories in Achilles' quest for glory.
Who decided that it was time for Achilles to fight?
The person that decided for Achilles to come back, was a old,wise men Nestor.
Who did Achilles rule?
Achilles was a warrior not a king; he ruled no one.
