Achilles in The Iliad as ancient “Heroes”
Hero Dialogue In the Iliad, Achilles develops as a hero and the greatest warrior in the Achaean army during the Trojan War and is renowned for courage, skill, and superhuman strength in battle. To earn his designation as a hero, he leads the Myrmidons, a fierce and loyal group of warriors, in many successful raids against the Trojans. In the book XVI, Patroclus, the closest companion of Achilles, pleads with





