Achilles | Myth, Meaning, Significance, & Trojan War | Britannica
The term Achilles heel references a vulnerability or weakness. It is rooted in the myth of Achilles’ mother dipping him in the River Styx, making his entire body invulnerable except for the part of …
The Amazing Origin of the Story of Achilles’s Heel - Tales of …
2020年6月5日 · The story you probably learned in school goes like this: When Achilles was a baby, his mother Thetis dipped him in the river Styx to make him immortal and impervious to …
Achilles' heel - Wikipedia
An Achilles' heel[1] (or Achilles heel[2][3]) is a weakness despite overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references …
Achilles ‑ Greek Hero, Trojan War & Facts - HISTORY
2011年3月21日 · According to legend, Achilles was extraordinarily strong, courageous and loyal, but he had one vulnerability–his “Achilles heel.” Homer’s epic poem the Iliad tells the story of …
Who was Achilles? - British Museum
2019年10月15日 · What's the story of his 'Achilles heel'? Thetis gives birth to Achilles who, unlike her, is mortal. She attempts to make the baby Achilles immortal, by dipping him in the River …
A Summary and Analysis of the Myth of Achilles
Who is Achilles? And what was his role in myth? How should we analyse his character, and the meaning of the story of Achilles? And where did the phrase ‘Achilles heel’ come from? Let’s …
What is an Achilles' Heel? Definition and Mythology - ThoughtCo
2019年11月19日 · The expression "Achilles Heel" refers to heroic figures brought down by surprising imperfections, a compelling political story even today.
Achilles :: The Trojan War Hero - Greek Mythology
Achilles' anger with Agamemnon is the main theme of Homer’s “Iliad” which recounts the last year of the Trojan War, during which Achilles first withdraws from battle and then, enraged by the …
Achilles - Greek Hero of the Trojan War - Mythology.net
2016年12月1日 · Achilles was a warrior and quite possibly the most popular of all the Greek heroes. He was incredibly strong, remarkably brave and remained loyal to those closest to …
The Story of Achilles in Greek Mythology | Britannica
This myth is the origin of the proverbial “Achilles’ heel”—a small but potentially devastating vulnerability. The legend of Achilles appears in Homer’s Iliad and elsewhere and often varies …