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Achilles' shield was crafted by Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths and craftsmen, in response to a request from Thetis, Achilles' mother. In Homer's "Iliad," Thetis asks Hephaestus to create a magnificent shield for her son to protect him in battle, leading to the creation of a richly detailed and symbolically significant piece of armor. The shield not only serves as protection but also showcases scenes of life and the cosmos, reflecting the world around Achilles.

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