The Rivalry Of Achilles During The Trojan War

Famous Tales: Achilles is most known for fighting in the Trojan War but how and why did the war start? The war’s origins actually began at the wedding of Achilles mother and father. This was the defining event that set the stage for the Trojan War, it is known as the Judgment of Paris. Though it is another demonstration of the rivalry between the Immortals. At the wedding all of the Immortals were there including Goddess Eris who was god of chaos and strife. She threw a gold apple into the crowd, the apple had ‘’for the fairest’’ inscribed on it. Hera, Athena and Aphrodite all thought that they deserved it. No one, not even Zeus or Poseidon wanted to choose one over the other, so they asked Paris prince of Troy. Each Goddess offered him a bribe Hera offered a wide empire, Athena Military glory and finally Aphrodite offered the most beautiful women in the world, which was Helen. Paris chose to give the apple to Aphrodite because he wanted …show more content…
He crossed the threshold when he left to go to Troy willingly, at the age of 15. Just under half of his life was spent fighting in the Trojan War in addition, Achilles had a supernatural mentor named Chiron, who was a centaur known for being kind and wise. Patroclus was his closest companion who would go anywhere for him, and would die for him if needed. His armour was designed for him by a god and was supposed to be the best of the best. Achilles wanted his name and legacy to be remembered even though it would mean his death and he would not return home. Nonetheless Achilles succeeded, thousands of years later movies are being made about him, commercial based products like Cre-Armour have been made based off of him and kids are writing reports about him in school. Achilles will continue to be remembered throughout history and has earned the title