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According to Greek mythology, Achilles died at the age of 27. He was born to the mortal Peleus and the sea nymph Thetis, and his fate was foretold to be a short but glorious life. Achilles is best known for his role in the Trojan War, where he was ultimately killed by an arrow to his heel, his only vulnerable spot.

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