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Marble statue of Achilles seated and gazing at his raised heel, referencing the myth of Achilles' heel from Greek mythology.
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Ancient Greek vase painting showing Achilles in armor kneeling to bandage the arm of Patroclus, who is also dressed as a warrior, both seated within a circular border.
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Figure 4: Amphora with Ajax and Achilles playing a board game, painted by Exekias, c. 550-540 BC. In the Vatican Museum. Height 61 cm.
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