Achilles
Achilleus er den største græske kriger i den trojanske krig, søn af havgudinden Thetis og den dødelige Peleus. Hans vrede og sorg driver Iliaden, og gør ham til en central skikkelse i fortællinger om ære, venskab, hævn og krigens omkostninger.
Vigtige fortællinger om Akilleus
The quarrel with Agamemnon
When Agamemnon takes Briseis, a captive woman awarded to Achilles, Achilles feels publicly dishonoured and refuses to fight. His withdrawal leaves the Greek army in danger.
In The Iliad, Achilles asks his mother Thetis to persuade Zeus to let the Trojans gain ground, so the Greeks will understand how much they need him.
In The Iliad by Homer
The death of Patroclus
Achilles lets his close companion Patroclus fight in his armour. When Hector kills Patroclus, Achilles returns to battle, driven by grief and revenge.
In The Iliad, Thetis brings Achilles new armour made by Hephaestus, including an elaborate shield, as he prepares to avenge Patroclus.
In The Iliad by Homer
Hector and Priam
Achilles kills Hector and mistreats his body. Later, Hector's father Priam comes to beg for his son's remains, and Achilles responds to their shared suffering.
In The Iliad, Priam reminds Achilles of his own elderly father. Achilles weeps with him and agrees to return Hector's body for burial.
In The Iliad by Homer
A short life and lasting fame
Achilles knows that fighting at Troy will bring lasting fame but an early death. His story asks whether glory can make up for a lost life.
In The Odyssey, Odysseus meets Achilles among the dead. Achilles makes clear that even a humble life would be better than power in the world below.
In The Odyssey by Homer
Sådan genkender du Achilleus i historier
- Look for a Greek warrior linked with Thetis, Patroclus, and Troy.
- Notice anger over wounded honour turning into grief and revenge.
- Watch for a vulnerable heel as a sign of hidden weakness.
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Hvorfor betyder en akilleshæl en svaghed?
En akilleshæl er en svaghed, der kan fælde en person, som ellers er stærk. I den mest udbredte version af den senere myte dypper Thetis Akilles i floden Styx, mens hun holder ham i hælen, så netop det sted forbliver ubeskyttet. Denne historie optræder ikke i The Iliad.
Dør Achilleus i The Iliad?
Achilles dør ikke i The Iliad, som slutter med Hectors begravelse. Digtet varsler gentagne gange Achilles' kommende død, men lader den forblive uden for handlingen. I den mest udbredte version af den senere fortælling dræber Paris ham med en pil, hjulpet af Apollon.
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