Juggernaut Warrior

Achilles is a myrmidon warrior. A son that was given to King Peleus and Thetis. A godlike warrior that shows no mercy during battle, a fortunate one because a god was on his side in the book 22 of the “Iliad”.

Knowing that Hector killed his cousin Patroclus, Achilles waged a battle against Hector. Hector never missed but Achilles’ armor was made by Hephaestus only for him.

Achilles attacked as well, heart full of savage anger,
covering his chest with that richly decorated shield,
his shining four-ridge helmet nodding on his head,
the golden plumes Hephaestus had set there. (22.405-408.229)

During the battle, as both warriors charged, Achilles found an opening between the neck and shoulder. Showing his godlike ability, he struck Hector ferociously in the gullet. When Hector died, Achilles pulled Hector by his chariot. These lines will authenticate how ruthless Achilles is:

He cut through the tendons behind both feet, from heel to ankle,
threaded them with ox-hide thongs, and then tied these
onto his chariot, leaving the head to drag behind.
He climbed up into his chariot, brought on the splendid armour,
then lashed his horses. (22.513-518.231)

Therefore, Achilles was really ferocious. In my opinion killing in a brutal manner does not mean that you really are a great warrior. Being a great warrior is not measured by how you kill your enemies but by what had you contributed and by how you show respect to your enemies.

Woman's Emblem

A woman who has great courage and has fought for her rights and never has been coward. Do you know a woman like this? For me, you should admire a woman with these aspects. And I will let you know a woman whom I really admire. You’ll know it when you read further.

A woman named Gabriela Silang was born on March 19, 1781 at Caniogan, Ilocos Sur. In 1757, she met a man named Diego Silang. Gabriela marries him. Diego was a revolutionary. And during those times, Gabriella was his assistant. Unfortunately, Diego was betrayed by one of his friends. Because of this, Gabriela continues his husband’s legacy. She fought for justice and freedom. She continued what his husband did not finish, continued the revolt in Ilocos to earn some weapons. On September 1763, Gabriela’s troop attacked Vigan. But the Spaniards were prepared for their arrival. Thus, leading into a defeat. Together with her uncle and seven companions, they were the survivors and they fled. In September 1763, Gabriela was arrested as his co-rebels and beheaded in thePlaza of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

You see, this is what I call a real woman. She fought for her rights and never been afraid. For me, this is a real hero. Despite of being a woman, she continued to do what is right. She should be called the “women’s emblem” because of the things that she has done. How about you? Do you know a woman of this kind?