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Achilles was a hero in greek mythology and when he was a baby he was dipped into the river Styx and he was basically bullet proof but his heel hadn't been dipped into the water and that wasn't bullet proof and he died when a poisoned arrow hit him in his heel.
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∙ 9y agoAchilles, in Greek mythology, was a major player in the Trojan War. He was supposed to be unable to be harmed except for one of the heels of his feet because he was dipped in the River Styx.
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Who are some of the most important figures in Greek mythology?
There are many important figures from Greek mythology. These include Greek Gods such as Zeus and Apollo or heroes such as Hercules, Achilles and Jason.
What was Achilles' Roman name?
Achilles was a hero from Greek mythology that lead to the victory at the Trojan War, he is the greatest warrior and hero from Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad'. He is also referred in the Roman mythology, under the same name, since he was a mortal, not a God, Romans only changed the names of the Greek Gods.
Where was Achilles the legendary hero from?
Achilles, the legendary hero of Greek mythology, was from the city of Phthia in Thessaly, Greece.
Hero in greek mythology second in bravery only to Achilles during the Trojan war?
Diomedes
In greek mythology who was killed by an arrow in his heel?
Paris. His hand is grazed by the poisonous arrow and he dies begging Oeone for help.
Where did Achilles rule in Roman mythology?
Achilles is actually a Greek hero, and he never ruled anything.
Which body part is named after a war hero of Greek mythology?
The Achilles tendon, named after the hero Achilles.
What tendon was named after a great warrior in Greek mythology?
The Achilles Tendon is named after a Greek warrior.
Is Achilles a god?
Achilles was a hero according to greek mythology.
Hurt in the heel in greek mythology?
Achilles, a Greek hero was shot in the heel by Paris, prince of Troy, in the Trojan war. This resulted in the death of Achilles.
Who tutored Achilles and Hercules in Greek mythology?
Chiron the only centaur god
Who is the husband of thetis and father of achilles in greek mythology?
Peleus, son of Aeacus.
When did Achilles live?
Achilles was a character of Greek mythology and there is no proof he ever lived. He was a great warrior and was considered a demigod.
Who are some of the most important figures in Greek mythology?
There are many important figures from Greek mythology. These include Greek Gods such as Zeus and Apollo or heroes such as Hercules, Achilles and Jason.
Who was the great warrior in greek mythology who got an arrow stuck in their foot?
Achilles; it was his heel.
What does held by the heel mean?
"Held by the Heel" refers to the Greek hero Achilles. Achilles Heel. Otherwise it could mean to gain authority/surpass, which has nothing to do with the Greek mythology.
What was Achilles' Roman name?
Achilles was a hero from Greek mythology that lead to the victory at the Trojan War, he is the greatest warrior and hero from Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad'. He is also referred in the Roman mythology, under the same name, since he was a mortal, not a God, Romans only changed the names of the Greek Gods.
