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Why does Achilles kill Hector in 'The Iliad'?

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Achilles, initially refused to fight this war as he was dishonored and his gifts (which included a girl) were taken away from him. This made him throw a tantrum and he withdrew his support from the Battle for Troy. read more

Except for Hector, the Trojans are above the walls of Troy. Apollo turns to Achilles to tell him he is wasting his time pursing a god since he can't kill him. Achilles is angry, but turns around to return to Troy where Priam is the first to spot him. He tells Hector he will be killed since Achilles is much stronger. read more

Achilles says there are no binding oaths between lions and men. He adds that Athena will kill Hector in just a moment. Achilles hurls his spear, but Hector ducks and it flies past. Hector does not see Athena retrieve the spear and return it to Achilles. Hector taunts Achilles that he didn't know the future after all. Then Hector says it's his turn. read more

Hector was the best warrior of the Trojan army and he wanted to defeat the legendary Achilles and so called him out to fight him. When Hector killed Patroclus, Achilles was overcome with remorse and anger and so he killed Hector and mutilated his body in revenge. read more

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