Achilles is often described as an "ideal bridegroom" due to his exceptional qualities, such as strength, bravery, and loyalty, which embody the virtues traditionally associated with an ideal partner. His commitment to honor and glory, particularly in the context of the Trojan War, enhances this characterization, as he is seen as a figure who would protect and cherish his beloved. Additionally, his tragic fate evokes a sense of longing and unfulfilled potential, making him a romanticized figure in literature and mythology.
It was crafted by Hephaestus and was a golden armour said to be as bright as the sun and was the best armour ever made.
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.
Because Achilles was a mortal, he had no existing Roman counterpart. As such, they would have simply called him Achilles. It's important to note that most Romans knew Greek as it was the language of trade and commerce.
Achilles' consort was Patroclus, who was not only his close companion but also often considered his lover in various interpretations of ancient texts. Their bond is central to the narrative of the "Iliad," particularly following Patroclus's death, which drives Achilles to avenge him. In some later traditions, Achilles is also associated with Polyxena, a Trojan princess, whom he was said to have loved.
Achilles saw Briseis as his; be it as slave or wife/bride, and when Agamemnon was premitted to take what was Achilles's it said that the others valued him less and so he refused to fight in the war.
It is said that Achilles used yarrow to treat the wounds of his soldiers after the battle of Troy.
Iphegenia, the daughter of Agamemnon.
Achilles said this to Odysseus.
It was crafted by Hephaestus and was a golden armour said to be as bright as the sun and was the best armour ever made.
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.
After losing Briseis, Andromache (not Adromache) is said to be the future wife of Achilles if he ever survived the war. However, Andromache was given to Neoptolemus, son of Achilles, as a spoil of the war.
He lead Myrmidons to victory in the Trojan War
Some of Achilles' attributes were that he was immortal except for his heel, he had consuming rages, and is a skilled warrior. There are some stories that have also said that Achilles was able to heal the wounded.
Hera sent Athena to talk to Achilles, she asked him to put down his sword. He said he had to obey the goddesses.
Because Achilles was a mortal, he had no existing Roman counterpart. As such, they would have simply called him Achilles. It's important to note that most Romans knew Greek as it was the language of trade and commerce.
Wasn't it Achilles? That's where the expression Achilles' heel comes from... an Achilles' heel is an area of the body that is your weakspot, because it is said Achilles was dipped into the river held by his heel, so the only area that wasn't blessed by the water of Immortality was his heel, hence the saying.
The plural of ideal is also ideal.Fourteen bags of plaster would be ideal for the job.That's ideal said Tom and Bob we will order them now.