While he’s most famous for his cunning and his intelligence, we should also add to this his willpower, as well as his ability to successfully manage the tensions which arise between himself and his crew (even if there are moments where his command breaks down), and his ability to make them to adhere to his will, even …

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Odysseus fulfills all of the requirements for an epic hero and more. He demonstrates his ability to be an articulate speaker, and his poise aids him on his journey. His endless curiosity has gotten him into dilemmas, while his superb displays of strength and cunningness have helped both him and his crew escape danger.

A true hero is a person who looks adversity in the face and accepts its challenge. A true hero is a person who tirelessly and effortlessly devotes themselves to the well-being of everyone around. A true hero puts their happiness on the line to make sure others will be happy.

Why was Achilles considered a hero? Achilles was considered a hero because he was the most successful soldier in the Greek army during the Trojan War. According to post-Homeric myths, Achilles was physically invulnerable, and it was prophesied that the Greeks could not win the Trojan War without him.

The bravest, strongest, and even the best-looking hero of the all-star Greek army that went to Troy to recapture Helen, Achilles was also rather too proud and bad-tempered for his own good, and his reckless rage would cost both his countrymen and the enemy dear.

Even before battle, Achilles shows no fear about fighting the Trojans. He is a protector by demonstrating this to Calchas, not only through Calchas, but by being the savior of his camp. He is loyal in that he avenges Patroclus’ death by killing Hector even though it leads to his own demise.

Achilles was a Greek hero, most famous for his part in the Trojan War. He was the son of Thetis and Peleus, the king of Myrmidons. Poseidon and Zeus were in love with Thetis, but Prometheus warned them of a prophecy that said that the son of Thetis would become greater than his father.

The warrior Achilles is one of the great heroes of Greek mythology. 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 his adventures during the last year of the Trojan War.

1. Achilles most important deed was killing Hector, the Trojan hero. He achieved this through luring Hector from the walls of Troy where he slayed him. Him joining the war and helping his people counter the strongest opponent, led to the securing of the Greek victory.

Achilles knows that if he stays and enters the battle, he will be remembered forever for his exploits, but will die in battle, never to return home. If he returns home instead of entering the battle, he will live a long life but his legacy will die with him.