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ANCIENT GREECE

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In Greek mythology, Achilles was the son of Peleus, a man, and Thetis, an immortal sea nymph. Thetis wanted her son to be immortal as well, so she dipped him in the river Styx. She held him by the ankle, and this was the only part of Achilles where he could get hurt. Later, Achilles fought in the Trojan War and died from a wound from an arrow in his ankle.How is the term “Achilles’ heel” used today?
A
It is used to describe people who have overprotective mothers.
B
It is used to describe a strength that makes someone invincible.
C
It is used to describe people who participate in wars.
D
It is used to describe a weakness that might cause the downfall of something.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does Achilles die? Achilles is killed by an arrow, shot by the Trojan prince Paris. In most versions of the story, the god Apollo is said to have guided the arrow into his vulnerable spot, his heel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Who was Achilles’ love interest? Achilles love interest is Briseis. Although he originally took her as a prize, Achilles seems to love her. She also loves him and hopes to marry him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Achilles was the bravest, handsomest, and greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon in the Trojan War. According to Homer, Achilles was brought up by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable companion Patroclus. Later non-Homeric tales suggest that Patroclus was Achilles’ kinsman or lover.

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