Achilles

Achilles is one of the greatest warriors of Greek mythology and the central hero of Homer’s Iliad. Son of the mortal Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis, he was renowned for his extraordinary strength, speed, and skill with a spear. During the Trojan War, Achilles became the most formidable champion of the Greek forces, feared by the Trojans and respected by his fellow warriors.

Yet beneath his legendary prowess was a deeply human hero, driven by pride, honor, friendship, and the desire for lasting glory. His legendary vulnerability—most famously associated with his “Achilles’ heel”—has become one of the most enduring symbols of a hero whose immense power could not protect him from fate.