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Achilles withdraws from battle because Agamemnon offends him by taking his concubine. Achilles states that if Briseis is not returned to him he will not fight.

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Why did Achilles return to the Greeks?

The death of his best friend, Patroclus, caused Achilles to fight again as Patroclus was coaxed into going into battle with Achilles armour and Hector killed Patroclus, beliving that it was Achilles.


Who was killed during the battle between Achilles and Hector?

Hector


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

skill in battle.


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

Skill In Battle

Related questions

Why does Achilles leave battle?

Achilles leaves the battle in Homer's Iliad due to a conflict with King Agamemnon over a captured woman named Briseis. Achilles feels dishonored when Agamemnon takes Briseis from him, which leads to his decision to withdraw from the fighting and seek retribution.


What happened to Hector Achilles Paris Patroclus and Agamemnon?

Patroclos killed in battle by Hector Hector killed in battle by Achilles Achilles killed in battle by Paris Paris killed in battle by Philoctetes Agamemnon killed by his wife Clytmnestra


What did Achilles steal from Patroclus?

I don't think Achilles stole anything from Patroclus. Patroclus stole Achilles armor and war it into battle. The Trojans thought he was Achilles and killed him.


Why does Achilles go back into the battle?

To fight


Who took Achilles' place in battle?

Hector


Why does Achilles withdraw from the battle?

He withdrew because King Agamemnon confiscated his war prize Briseis to replace one that he, Agamemnon, had been obliged to return. Achilles was insulted by the demand, and claimed that he and his men were doing the work, but the king was reaping the rewards. He refused to fight even if he were apologized to later.


What moved Achilles to rejoin the battle?

Patroclus' death


Who fought in the place of Achilles in the battle in The Iliad?

Patroclus


What oath does Achilles swear?

He swears to with draw from battle.


Who was related to Achilles?

Achilles was a mythological character who fought in the battle of Troy. He was the sun of King Peleus and the river nymph Thetis. There are a few people that are related to Achilles. Zeus Bears was related to Achilles.


Did Achilles use the plant yarrow?

It is said that Achilles used yarrow to treat the wounds of his soldiers after the battle of Troy.


What is the meaning of the statement Achilles absent was Achilles still?

it means that although Achilles is not present, his presence is still felt through his influence on those who are. Achilles makes this statement to Hector after mortally wounding him to avenge his friend, Patroclus, whom Hector had killed while Patroclus wore Achilles armor. Achilles was not present in battle when Hector killed his friend, yet Achilles influenced the battle and Hector should have known that Achilles would avenge the act and kill Hector. Save