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Why is thetis heel vulnerable?
It was not Thetis's heel that was vulnerable but that of her mortal son Achilles, this may have come about because she was called Argyropeza (silver-footed).
Why did Zeus stopped pursuing thetis?
Thetis gave prophesy that she would have a son greater than his father; Zeus and Poseidon did not pursue her afterwards but made it so she would have a son by a mortal. That son was Achilles.
What do you mean by the allusion Achilles' Foot?
Achilles' Heel means the one weakness in an otherwise invincible thing. Achilles was the half-mortal son of the nymph Thetis, who dipped him in the River Styx to make him immortal. Unfortunately, she missed his heel, which she held; it remained mortal. Paris shot Achilles in the heel, presumably with a poisoned arrow, thus killing him where no other man could.
Why did Hercules have power?
He was the son of Zeus and therefore half-immortal.
What were Achilles parents known for?
Achilles' parents were Peleus and Thetis. Peleus was a mortal king of the Myrmidons and a notable warrior, while Thetis was a sea nymph and one of the Nereids, known for her beauty and divine nature. The union of a mortal and a goddess produced Achilles, who was destined for greatness in battle and was central to the events of the Trojan War. Thetis is also known for her efforts to protect her son, including attempting to make him invulnerable.
Is Ares a mortal or immortal?
Ares is considered an immortal in Greek mythology. He is the god of war and a son of Zeus and Hera.
Was Achilles the descendant of a god?
Yes, Achilles was the son of Peleus (mortal) and Thetis (divine). (Hercules) Heracles was the son of Zeus (divine) and Alcmene (human).
Name some of the demigods in Greek-mythology.?
If by demigod you mean a mortal who had an immortal for a parent, there was Heracles, son of Zeus; Perseus, son of Zeus; Orpheus, son of the Muse Calliope; Achilles, son of the sea nymph Thetis; Deucalion, son of the Titan Prometheus; Phaethon, son of Helios; Asclepius, son of Apollo; Minos, Sarpedon, and Radamanthus, sons of Zeus; Tantalus, son of Zeus; Helen, daughter of Zeus; and Pollux, son of Zeus.
What does thetis promise to do?
Thetis does not promise anything, but Zeus does promise Thetis that her son Achilles will be honored.
What is the purpose of having Achilles rtell the story of the feud to thetis?
That Thetis will know how her son is dishonored and seek to make things right for Achilles by going to Zeus.
Is Greek god Apollo mortal or immortal?
Apollo is an immortal deity in Greek mythology. He is one of the twelve Olympian gods, the son of Zeus and the Titaness Leto, and is associated with many aspects such as music, poetry, prophecy, and healing. As an immortal god, he possesses eternal life and divine powers, distinguishing him from mortal beings.
Why did Zeus decide not to marry thetis?
Zeus did not marry Thetis because of a prophecy that stated their offspring would be more powerful than their father. To avoid being overthrown, Zeus arranged for Thetis to marry the mortal Peleus instead, who fathered Achilles.
