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The Story of Achilles

The Story of Achilles

In 'The Story of Achilles' we view in detail the glorious life of Achilles. From the heroes sea nymph mother Thetis and father King Peleus. The events of The Trojan war. The death of Achilles best friend Patroclus. To his eventual death by a shot of an arrow to the heel. Sources include Homers' Iliad and Statius' Achilleid.

Duration: 6 min

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