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Although the most powerful warrior of the Trojan war, Achilles was his own worst enemy. He suffered from an overweaning pride, called Hubris, which seemed to be a common characteristic of many Greek heroes (e.g. Oedipus).
He is seen as impetuous, but loving to his closest comrades (Patroclos, Phoinix, Antilochus) and an honourable man (through the compassionate mercy he showed to Priam in returning Hector's body) - quite a contrast from how his son, Neoptolemus, is portrayed in Virgil's Aeneid. Achilles was also very selfish.
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Did Achilles have a nickname?
Achilles was a Greek hero during the Trojan War and central character of Homer's Iliad. There are no nicknames for Achilles.
What heroic abilities or traits do Achilles Hercules and Odysseus share?
amazing strength
Which flaw in Achilles's character is obvious in this passage?
suck a dick
What were Arachne's character traits?
I know 3 character traits. Which are Talented, Confident, Conceited.
Why is Achilles important?
Achilles is really the focal character in the Iliad. Without him, the Greeks probably wouldn't have been able to defeat the Trojans, as Hector, the leader of the Trojan army, was second only to Achilles in martial prowess.
