Why Did Achilles Kill Hector of Troy? - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 31, 2020 — As the Greeks stormed the Trojan castle, Hector came out to meet Achilles in single combat—wearing the fateful armor of Achilles taken off the body of Patroclus. Achilles aimed and shot his spear into a small gap in …
Hector - Wikipedia
WEBHector then foretells Achilles' own death, saying that he will be killed by Paris and Apollo. After slaying him, Achilles strips him of his armor. The other Achaeans then gather to look upon and stab Hector's body.
Achilles and Hector: Why Did Achilles Kill Hector? - Myth Nerd
WEBSep 5, 2021 — Hector, thinking Patroclus was Achilles, attacked and killed him. Hector then stole his armour. Hearing the news of his friends death, Achilles sought out Hector to avenge his friend’s death. There was a great fight between the two, ending when Achilles drove his spear into Hectors throat.
Achilles ‑ Greek Hero, Trojan War & Facts - HISTORY
WEBMar 21, 2011 — He stabbed Hector in the throat, killing him. Hector had begged for an honorable burial in Troy, but Achilles was determined to humiliate his enemy even in death.
Iliad Book XXII - Achilles Kills Hector - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 11, 2019 — Achilles knows the armor Hector is wearing and puts that knowledge to use, finding the weak point at the collarbone. He pierces Hector's neck, but not his windpipe. Hector falls down while Achilles taunts him with the fact that his body will be mutilated by dogs and birds.
Achilles - Mythopedia
WEBJul 31, 2023 — After slaughtering many Trojans, Achilles finally met Hector in single combat and killed him. He then lashed Hector’s body to his chariot and dragged him three times around the walls of Troy before returning to camp.
Hector | Characteristics, Exploits, & Facts | Britannica
WEBDuring the Trojan War, Hector’s chief exploits were his defense of the wounded Sarpedon, his fight with Ajax, son of Telamon (his particular enemy), and the storming of the Greek ramparts. His demise occurs following a series of events involving Achilles and Patroclus.
Achilles :: The Trojan War Hero - Greek Mythology
WEBHowever, taken by the moment, he goes a step too far and is subsequently killed by the fearless Trojan prince, Hector. Enraged by his friend’s death, Achilles rejoins the battle and, adorned with new armor made by Hephaestus, he tracks down Hector and kills him in a face to face duel.
Profile of the Greek Hero Achilles of the Trojan War - ThoughtCo
WEBMay 5, 2019 — As the story goes, an enraged Achilles put on the armor and killed Hector--significantly with the ash spear--directly outside of the gates of Troy, and then dishonored Hector's body by dragging it around tied to the back of a chariot for nine consecutive days.
Troy - Hector vs Achilles Fight Scene - HQ - Widescreen
WEBJul 3, 2009 — 25K. 7.5M views 15 years ago. The scene in Troy where Achilles fights Hectors over his cousin's recent death....more.