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Before fighting Achilles, Hector considers retreating and avoiding the battle, recognizing the overwhelming strength of his opponent. He reflects on the possibility of seeking a truce or negotiating with Achilles to spare his life. However, Hector ultimately rejects these thoughts, driven by a sense of honor, duty, and the desire to defend his city and family, leading him to confront Achilles despite the risks.
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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 did Hektor did in The Iliad?
Hector's main role in The Iliad was that of killing and dishonoring Achilles' best friend, Patroclus. This engraged Achilles and led him to seek revenge.
Why was Achilles fighting Hector?
To put it in the simplest terms, they were simply two warriors in opposing armies who met up and did what came naturally to them as warriors: they fought. However, Achilles had a grudge against Hector, since the latter killed the former's cousin, Patroclus. The fight was short, and after Achilles defeated Hector by breaking his neck, proceeded to drag his corpse around the battlefield before letting the Trojans reclaim his body. Interestingly, Achilles was killed a short time later by Paris (Hector's brother), who shot him in the ankle with an arrow (thus giving the Achilles tendon its name).
What instructions does Achilles gives to Patroclus before he fights?
Achilles gives Patroclus strict instructions to guard the Greek ships, and not to try to take Troy. In the heat of Battle, Patroclus forgets and is killed by Hector.
When did Achilles sacrifice twelve Trojan captives in The Iliad?
book 23, before the funeral games of patroklos
When did Achilles stop the Trojan War?
Achilles was killed before the war stopped.
Did Achilles die before the Trojan horse?
Yes, Achilles died before the Greeks could enter the city.
Did Particles fight in the Trojan war?
Yes, he was a warrior in his own right before the war as well, as Achilles's cousin, he grew up fighting. He even went as far in the Trojan War as to impersonate Achilles and Hector didn't realize it wasn't Achilles until after it was to late. Hector of Troy stabbed him in battle and ended up giving him a warriors death.
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.
Did Achilles come before Nero?
yes. many, many centuries before.
Where does Achilles die?
Achilles died at Troy when Paris shot him in the heel with an arrow. In some versions of the story, Apollo guides the arrow to Achilles heel. Some versions say the arrow was poisoned. The Iliad ends before Achilles' death.
Why does your achilles tendon hurt when you plié?
If your achilles tendon hurts when you plie, it could be inflamed or injured. Go to the doctor before you do any more plies.
How did Hektor did in The Iliad?
Hector's main role in The Iliad was that of killing and dishonoring Achilles' best friend, Patroclus. This engraged Achilles and led him to seek revenge.
Who existed first leonidas or Achilles?
Oh, dude, we're talking ancient history here! So, technically, according to Greek mythology, Achilles was around way before Leonidas. Achilles was a hero in the Trojan War, which happened way before Leonidas and his epic stand at Thermopylae. So, like, Achilles takes the trophy for being the OG hero in this scenario.
How old was Achilles when he fought in the Trojan War?
According to Apollodorus Achilles was 15 when they set off at the first gathering at Aulis which was 8 years before the Trojan War proper and 17 years before the end of the 9th year of the war, so Achilles was at least 32 when he died. But if you accept Apollonius' account of Achilles being born at the time of the voyage of the Argo then he was about 62.
Who are the Trojan warriors in black ships before troy?
the Myrmidons. The Warriors of achilles.
What did Poseidon ask of Achilles in The Black Ships Before Troy?
In "The Black Ships Before Troy," Poseidon asks Achilles to set aside his anger and return to the battlefield to help the Greeks against the Trojans. He reminds Achilles of his heroic status and the importance of his contributions to the war effort. Poseidon's plea emphasizes the need for unity among the Greek forces to achieve victory, highlighting the consequences of Achilles' wrath.
