Perhaps one of the most commonly known myths is that of Achilles. Knowledge about his strength and invulnerability, save for his heel, is something that is widespread and referenced about numerous times in today’s society. What many people may not know is that this legacy was made possible by the love that Achilles’ mother had for him. A sea nymph, Thetis was the object of Zeus’ affections.…
He was the next heir to the throne before his brother Paris. Hector was the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War and the favorite of the Greek god Apollo. He was seen by the city as the leader of…
There are very few epic heroes in the trojan war. There are two of them that stand out and their names are Hector and Achilles. Achilles is the hero form Greece. Hector is the hero from Troy. Achilles is the much better choice of the two.…
Hector would do anything to defend Troy. It is his homeland and he protected it to the death. “Fight for home and country—that is the best, the only omen!” (173). Not only is he protective of his city but he is extremely protective of his family.…
As the ants go marching, so did Achilles and his army which is said to have morphed into great warriors from ants to serve Achilles grandfather Aiakos.(Achilles) The legend of Achilles is one of great battles and war. The purpose of this paper is to explore his strengths as well as his weaknesses. While Achilles fought and was undefeated in battle, his true weakness was not that of his undipped heel into the River Styx, but his loyalty to others.…
Achilles, Patroclus, Hector; many accomplished warriors that fought merciless and long within the Iliad. They risked their lives for their sides, and though each faced their hardships, never surrendered as true warriors do. Hector, though, has some controversy on the whole bravery aspect. In Book 22, Hector runs from Achilles outside the gate as he approached him. The argument here is whether or not that is seen as an honorable tactic or just pure cowardliness.…
Calley Baker Neither Hector nor Achilles was the better hero, because they both had many flaws. There flaws in many ways made it so they were vulnerable for there enamies. Hectors loyalty to his brother eventually got himself killed. His brother Paris made a deal with Menelous that if they fought right then and there the winner would leave with Helen (whom they were going to go to war because of), and everyone else would leave in peace. When they were battling Paris coward back to his brother, and his brother killed Menelous, which led to a small war between Troy and Athens.…
On the other hand, Achilles fights Hector in the Iliad because he killed his friend. He feels guilty because he feels as though he should have been there to protect him. Achilles will do anything to not risk the life of his men. Though the two heroes are different, they have several traits that make them more similar than you would think. Both of these heroes obtain…
Troy’s beloved Hector has fallen to the hands of Achilles, and his body is now under the control of his killer. Hector’s father, Prium, goes to Achilles’ tent to ransom the body of his prized son in order to have him return to Troy to grieve his death properly. Prium shows an abundance of courage and distress in the scene when he visits Achilles’ tent. Prium, king of Troy, exemplifies great courage to go near his sons’ killer. As soon as he enters Achilles’ tent, Prium “stood close to Achilles” and touched his knees.…
He uses violence to show the reader the great lengths these warriors went to in order to achieve their goal. Achilles and Hector are both great fighters, however Achilles’ rage sets him over the edge and his violence become superior to anything Hector could ever…
Although, they were great heroes and gave young boys the idea to want save lives, they weren't the only heroes spoken about. Greek mythology also has heroes and their own hero criteria, but Achilles and Hector are two important ones. Now the question remains... Who is the better epic hero? Stay tuned and find out.…
Although Achilles made the right decision, it was for the wrong reasons. Instead of acting mature when Agamemnon insulted him and helping the Greeks defeat the Trojans without excessive bloodshed, he selfishly elected to stay in his tent, just to spite Agamemnon. Thus causing scores of his fellow countrymen, who have done Achilles no injustice, to be decimated by Hector’s sword. He had the ability to save countless lives on both sides of the war, but rather than use his prowess on the field of combat, he used it to fuel his ego. He was so obsessed with his honor he let men from the army he was supposed to be leading.…
On the other hand, Achilles who fights for fame and glory. Another trait of the heroic code is leadership, courage and physical strength. These three traits are closely linked to reputation and honour. The two characters, Achilles and Hector, both have these three traits and perform in battle with responsibility and courage: …I grow impatient now to lend a hand to Trojans in the field…
Hector served as the commander of the Trojan army whereas Achilles served as the commander of the Greek army. The two great warriors exhibit some similarities and differences. For instance, both of them had glory and pride, and they demanded respect from their juniors. Further, they were regarded as heroes by the other members of their troops. Nevertheless, Hector and Achilles were different in the sense that Hector had a family whereas Achilles did not have.…
After a decisive defeat in battle Hector still manages to inspire the Trojans to not give up and hide behind the walls of Troy; instead he manages to inspire the Trojans to stay outside and prepare for the coming fight (XVIII. 331-360). Hector’s ability to inspire his troops while the situation looks bleak is greater than any of the other leaders. All of the other leaders are not able to inspire their men to the extent Hector can with only their words. Hector is by far the most inspiring of all of the leaders, Greek or…