The Greek superhero Achilles, left, is killing the Trojan superhero Hector (Homer, Iliad, bk 22). Painting by Evi Sarantea. I have been studying Greek history for a very long time.

Achilles was a central hero in the ancient Greek tradition, but he doesn't meet the modern conception of a hero. This is the mythology of Achilles explained.

I’ve been a Greek history geek since my grandmother sat me down with a bowl of kalamata olives, feta cheese and a book of Greek mythology at the kitchen table and said: “This is your history.

Based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, The Iliad, the movie stars Brad Pitt as Achilles, Eric Bana as Hector, Orlando Bloom as Paris, and Diane Kruger as Helen. The story begins with Paris ...

Guided by Athena, Achilles strikes the fatal blow against Hector and plunges his spear into the Trojan’s throat. Painting by Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1630, Museum of Fine Art, Pau, France.

Take Greek mythology, for example: those stories are timeless because we constantly refer to myths and stories of Ancient Greece to make sense of contemporary events. How Greek Mythology Inspires Us ...

This is a Greek vase. It's made by Greek potters. So, of course, they're going to make sure that what they decorate and put on these vases represents their side of the story, that they are winning.

Achilles versus Hector in the new A Total War Saga: TROY. Jak Connor. ... we finally have an officialy confirmation that the next game will be based in the Greek Mythology world of TROY.

7.Achilles. In Greek mythology, Achilles or Achilles the hero of the Trojan War is the greatest of all the Greek warriors, and the central character of Homer's Iliad. 8.Aphrodite.