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Achilles, known for his exceptional strength, bravery, and role in the Trojan War.

Achilles was the son of Thetis, a sea nymph, and Peleus, a mortal king. Thetis tried to make her son immortal by dipping him in the River Styx, but his heel, where she held him, remained vulnerable. This is where the term "Achilles' heel" originates, representing a person's weakness.

To protect Achilles from harm, his mother sent him to live with the wise centaur Chiron on Mount Pelion. Under Chiron's guidance, Achilles received a comprehensive education, learning about warfare, hunting, music, medicine, and other skills.

Achilles became a central figure in the Trojan War, a conflict between the city of Troy and the Greeks. His rage and withdrawal from battle are key elements of Homer's epic poems, the "Iliad." Achilles' rage was ignited when Agamemnon, the Greek commander-in-chief, took Achilles' war prize, the maiden Briseis, causing Achilles to refuse to fight. The Greeks suffered losses without his prowess on the battlefield, leading to his friend Patroclus donning Achilles' armor and being killed by the Trojan hero Hector.
Driven by grief and anger, Achilles returned to the battle seeking vengeance. He engaged in a fierce duel with Hector and ultimately killed him, dragging his body behind his chariot as an act of disrespect. The "Iliad" ends with Hector's funeral, highlighting the tragedy of war and the eventual realization of Achilles' humanity and empathy.

He was shot in the heel by Paris, a prince of Troy, guided by the god Apollo. This wound proved fatal due to his vulnerable heel.

Description
- Acrylic on canvas -

Achilles, known for his exceptional strength, bravery, and role in the Trojan War.

Achilles was the son of Thetis, a sea nymph, and Peleus, a mortal king. Thetis tried to make her son immortal by dipping him in the River Styx, but his heel, where she held him, remained vulnerable. This is where the term "Achilles' heel" originates, representing a person's weakness.

To protect Achilles from harm, his mother sent him to live with the wise centaur Chiron on Mount Pelion. Under Chiron's guidance, Achilles received a comprehensive education, learning about warfare, hunting, music, medicine, and other skills.

Achilles became a central figure in the Trojan War, a conflict between the city of Troy and the Greeks. His rage and withdrawal from battle are key elements of Homer's epic poems, the "Iliad." Achilles' rage was ignited when Agamemnon, the Greek commander-in-chief, took Achilles' war prize, the maiden Briseis, causing Achilles to refuse to fight. The Greeks suffered losses without his prowess on the battlefield, leading to his friend Patroclus donning Achilles' armor and being killed by the Trojan hero Hector.
Driven by grief and anger, Achilles returned to the battle seeking vengeance. He engaged in a fierce duel with Hector and ultimately killed him, dragging his body behind his chariot as an act of disrespect. The "Iliad" ends with Hector's funeral, highlighting the tragedy of war and the eventual realization of Achilles' humanity and empathy.

He was shot in the heel by Paris, a prince of Troy, guided by the god Apollo. This wound proved fatal due to his vulnerable heel.