What were the true stories of Achilles and Hector?

They were different in that Hector was a prince and Achilles was not. One of their similarities is they both were warriors in the Trojan War. They both led their troops into battle and were great fighters. read more

We don’t know if Hector and Achilles even existed. The Homeric epics were composed much later than the era the Trojan war took place (if there was one specific Trojan war) and are literary works flowing from a wide tradition, not historical accounts. read more

With the assistance of the god Hermes, Hector's father, Priam, goes to Achilles' tent to plead with Achilles for the return of Hector's body so that he can be buried. Achilles relents and promises a truce for the duration of the funeral. read more