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Achilles was a legendary Greek hero and a central character in Homer's "Iliad," known for his unmatched prowess in battle during the Trojan War. To avoid going to war, he disguised himself as a woman and hid among the daughters of King Lycomedes on the island of Skyros. However, Odysseus discovered his true identity by presenting gifts that included weapons, prompting Achilles to reveal himself and ultimately join the conflict. His participation was driven by a desire for glory, despite his earlier attempts to evade his fate.
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How did Odysseus and Achilles tried to avoid going to war?
Odysseus pretended to be insane by planting salt in his fields. They caught him out because they placed his baby son, Telemachus, under the plow and Odysseus refused to run Telemachus over. Achilles actually dressed up as a girl. But when Odysseus, pretending to be a merchant, sold lots of things including a sword, only one "girl" picked up the sword. This was when the Achaeans knew that this girl was actually Achilles.
What did Achilles steal from Patroclus?
I don't think Achilles stole anything from Patroclus. Patroclus stole Achilles armor and war it into battle. The Trojans thought he was Achilles and killed him.
How long had the Trojan war been going on in the lliad?
'twas the ninth year of the war when Achilles gets enraged by agamemnon. It ends with the funerary games of patroclus, before the Greeks conquer the town.
What happened to briseis after Achilles death?
After Achilles' death, Briseis was taken by the Greeks as a prize of war. She was awarded to Odysseus, who honored her as a symbol of Achilles' legacy. Briseis mourned Achilles deeply, reflecting her love and loyalty to him. Ultimately, her fate in the aftermath of the Trojan War is less detailed in the myths, leaving her later life somewhat ambiguous.
What are some achievements by Achilles?
He lead Myrmidons to victory in the Trojan War
How did Odysseus try to avoid going to war?
By pretending he was insane.
How did Achilles avoid going to war?
Achilles avoided going to war by disguising himself as a woman and hiding among the daughters of King Lycomedes on the island of Skyros. His mother, Thetis, sought to protect him from the prophecy that he would die in the Trojan War. However, the Greek leader Odysseus discovered his whereabouts by presenting gifts, including weapons, which revealed Achilles' true identity when he chose the weapons over the jewelry. This ultimately led to his participation in the war despite his initial attempts to avoid it.
How did Odysseus and Achilles try to avoid the call for war?
Odysseus and Achilles each attempted to avoid the call for war in their own ways. Odysseus feigned madness by sowing his fields with salt, hoping to appear insane and avoid conscription into the Trojan War. Meanwhile, Achilles, aware of a prophecy predicting his fate, initially hid among the daughters of King Lycomedes, disguising himself as a woman to evade joining the Greek forces. Ultimately, both strategies failed, and they were drawn into the conflict despite their efforts.
What two warriors tried to get out of going to the Trojan war?
Achilles and Odysseus
Did Achilles try to avoid his fate in the epic poem The Iliad?
No, Achilles accepted his fate as foretold by the prophecy, that he would die young if he chose to fight in the Trojan War. Despite knowing this, Achilles decided to go to war and fight in order to gain honor and glory.
Why should Achilles continue to fight in the war?
So that he will be remembered forever. and in it he was going to die
What was Achilles demigod of?
Achilles was the demigod of war.
How and why did Achilles avoid the Trojan war?
He said it was not his fight, so he would not waste his time fighting for something so silly.
When did Achilles stop the Trojan War?
Achilles was killed before the war stopped.
How could you avoid going into the civil war?
To avoid going to war you could pay some one to go for you.
How did Jefferson feel about going to war?
he sought to avoid war
What was Achilles' way of life?
To see the life as an endless war and to try being the best warrior.(Riza ARAR)
