Historical Figures

Where was Achilles the legendary hero from?

Achilles was a legendary Greek hero from Phthia, in Thessaly. He was the son of Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and the sea goddess Thetis. Achilles is best known for his role in the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's Iliad. He was considered the greatest warrior of his time and was central to the victory of the Greeks over the Trojans.