answersLogoWhite

0

Alexander and Achilles live in different ages....

-Actually they are a bit. Alexander thought of Achilles as a warrior idol. Nothing more nothing less. Achilles is a sort of mythological hero. We can not say for certain that Achilles really was an existing person. He only appears in a few scripts and also in Homer's "Illiad",where he was the main hero of the Trojan war. His exellency in battle and strategy, in addition to his mythological gift of his armor, made him a great hero to the people's minds. Thus Alexander the great used to compare himself to Achilles and often trying to reach his military greatfulness.

'''

'''

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who was the favorite hero of Alexander the great?

achilles


Why was Alexander the Great idol Achilles?

Rather, he was his challenge. To be remembered, he had to be far greater than Achilles.


Which greek leader visited the tomb of Achilles?

Alexander the Great.


What did Alexander the great armor look like and what was it related to?

it was related to Achilles and it had a carving of Achilles on it is what i learned in social studies. also has any one heard of the trombone cover of carry on wayward son by maniacal 4 trombone quartet. sorry this is just random


Who was Alexander the Great's biggest influence?

Achilles. Alexander the great was influenced by him so much, he borrowed his shield for good luck in battle.


Who died first Alexander the Great or achili es?

Alexander the Great died over 1000 years after the hero of the Iliad did. Alexander the Great was a descendant of Achilles on his mother's side ( Olympias).


To whom did Alexander the Great trace his ancestry?

On his fathers side Heracles, while on his mothers side Achilles. Achilles is a dude and so is heracles


What mythological hero did Alexander admire?

Alexander the Great admired Achilles, the legendary hero of Homer's "Iliad." He saw Achilles as a symbol of martial prowess and heroic ideals, often emulating his bravery and leadership in battle. Alexander even sought to emulate Achilles' legacy by striving for glory and conquest throughout his own campaigns, aiming to achieve a status comparable to that of the great hero.


Why did Alexander the great sleep with a copy of The Iliad under his pillow?

He thought of himself as the next Achilles.


What is the name of the favorite hero of Alexander the great?

Achilles from the story, The Illiad. It is said that Alexander slept with a copy of The Illiad under his pillow at night.


Was Alexander a hero?

Achilles


What was Alexander The Great's favorite story as a child?

The Iliad. His mother Olympia claimed descent from Achilles, and so he drooled over it.