Achilles As A Modern Hero

In Homer’s Iliad, men are defined by the glory they win on the field of battle. This system of honor creates a mythos about those warriors who excel beyond ordinary men. They become god-like in the eyes of their followers and are revered as such. The heroes of The Iliad are characterized by their strength, valor, and skill in battle. Although Achilleus is the very definition of this Grecian hero, he falls somewhat short by modern standards in his pride and lack of compassion.
Achilleus is the strongest, the bravest, the “best” of the Achaians, yet he posse...