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.
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