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He was said to be the best Greek fighter in the Trojan War. He was almost invulnerable because when he was a child her mother dipped him into some miraculous water holding him by his heel. So the only vulnerable spot in his body was his heel.
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Why is honor so important to Achilles?
Because he went to war so that he would be remembered and if he isn't honorable he will be remembered that way. Which would be bad
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.
What Greek hero defeated Hector in front of the walls of Troy?
Achilles
How did Odysseus kill Achilles?
Odysseus did not kill Achilles. Paris killed Achilles.
What is the Greek god Achilles goddess for?
The goddess of Achilles is actually the "Mother" of Achilles and the answer is Thetis (The Mother of Achilles)
Why should Achilles continue to fight in the war?
So that he will be remembered forever. and in it he was going to die
Why was Alexander the Great idol Achilles?
Rather, he was his challenge. To be remembered, he had to be far greater than Achilles.
Why is honor so important to Achilles?
Because he went to war so that he would be remembered and if he isn't honorable he will be remembered that way. Which would be bad
What was a quest that Achilles went on?
To become the greatest of heroes, and so be remembered forever, living on in people's memories.
What does hector ask Achilles to promise him before they fight once and for all?
In The Iliad, Book 22, Hector tells Achilles that should he (Hector) be victorious in their battle he will return Achilles' body to Greece and asks that should he die at Achilles' hand, Achilles should return Hector's body to Troy. Achilles refuses.
How should ancient egypt be remembered?
It should Be remembered by the empress and emperor Also should be remembered by what happened when the Jewish got freedom
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 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
How should slavery be remembered?
by an anniversary
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.
What movement would you expect to occur during the Achilles reflex?
The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle jerk reflex. If the Achilles tendon is tapped, the foot should jerk towards its plantar surface.
Is surgery needed for an Achilles tendon spur?
25% of Achilles tendon spurs require surgery, and 20% of surgeries for this case require reoperation. A person with an Achilles tendon spur should see his doctor to find out if surgery will be necessary, and should limit movement with that leg until he has done so.
