Achilles

Achilles is a central figure in Greek mythology, renowned as the greatest warrior of the Greek army during the Trojan War. He was the son of the mortal king Peleus and the sea nymph Thetis. Legends describe him as physically invulnerable, except for his heel, a vulnerability known as his "Achilles' heel". His story is famously chronicled in Homer's Iliad, which focuses on his quarrel with Agamemnon and his pivotal role in the war, culminating in his slaying of the Trojan hero Hector. Achilles' prowess and tragic fate have made him an enduring symbol of heroism and vulnerability in literature and culture.