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  1. Achilles - Wikipedia

    The name of Achilles has been used for at least nine Royal Navy warships since 1744—both as HMS Achilles and with the French spelling HMS Achille. A 60-gun ship of that name served at …

  2. Achilles | Patroclus, Myth, Significance, Trojan War, & Facts ...

    Oct 2, 2025 · Achilles, in Greek legend, was the son of the mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and the Nereid, or sea nymph, Thetis. Homer’s Iliad describes Achilles as the greatest warrior …

  3. Achilles :: The Trojan War Hero - Greek Mythology

    The Trojan War 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 …

  4. Who was Achilles? | British Museum

    Oct 15, 2019 · Achilles, celebrated Trojan War hero of Greek myth, was famed for his anger and 'Achilles heel', discover the story of his life.

  5. Achilles: The Man, the Myth, the Tendon - PMC

    Achilles became a great warrior and slew Hector of Troy in battle. Hector's father, Priam, was suffered to remove the body for cremation. 1 All of Troy mourned the death. In his final battle, …

  6. Achilles tendinitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 19, 2025 · Achilles tendinitis is an injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon. It can be caused by using it too much or too hard without enough rest, called overuse. Or it can develop …

  7. Achille - Name Meaning and Origin

    The name Achille means "pain" or "lipless" in Greek, reflecting the hero's strength and invincibility, as well as his tragic fate. Achille is a name that carries a sense of power, bravery, and resilience.