Why is Achilles not a hero today?

The potrayal of Achilles in 'Troy' could not be further from how Homer depicted him in the Illiad. In the ancient world where glory in battle was paramount to being a hero or 'Kleos' Achilles was a significant hero but he had his faults. read more

The potrayal of Achilles in ‘Troy’ could not be further from how Homer depicted him in the Illiad. In the ancient world where glory in battle was paramount to being a hero or ‘Kleos’ Achilles was a significant hero but he had his faults. The Illiad is the tale of his anger and after the death of Patroklus he is particularly un heroic. read more

NOW: Telephus’ wound could not be healed unless by the one who wounded him — and so he asked Achilles to heal him which Achilles accepted! This was Achilles first good act as a hero. His generosity was granted by guidance to Troy. read more

Achilles in The Illiad is not a Hero In the introduction of the Essential Illiad given by Sheila Murnaghan, Achilles is labeled as “the greatest of the Greek heroes”. In classic mythology a hero is a person of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits and is often the offspring of a mortal and a god. read more