2025年1月10日 · The term Achilles heel references a vulnerability or weakness. It is rooted in the myth of Achilles’ mother dipping him in the River Styx, making his entire body invulnerable except for the part of his foot where she held him—the proverbial Achilles heel.

2020年6月5日 · The story you probably learned in school goes like this: When Achilles was a baby, his mother Thetis dipped him in the river Styx to make him immortal and impervious to all wounds—except she held him by his heel, meaning his heel was the only part of …

An Achilles' heel [1] (or Achilles heel [2] [3]) is a weakness despite overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common.

2011年3月21日 · According to legend, Achilles was extraordinarily strong, courageous and loyal, but he had one vulnerability–his “Achilles heel.” Homer’s epic poem the Iliad tells the story of his...

2024年10月4日 · The story of Achilles’ heel has various interpretations across ancient texts. The most notable account comes from Homer’s “Iliad,” which, while it does not explicitly mention the heel, sets the stage for Achilles’ legendary status and his eventual downfall.

2019年11月19日 · The expression "Achilles Heel" refers to heroic figures brought down by surprising imperfections, a compelling political story even today.

2019年10月15日 · What's the story of his 'Achilles heel'? Thetis gives birth to Achilles who, unlike her, is mortal. She attempts to make the baby Achilles immortal, by dipping him in the River Styx (the river that runs through the underworld), while holding him by his heel.

Who is Achilles? And what was his role in myth? How should we analyse his character, and the meaning of the story of Achilles? And where did the phrase ‘Achilles heel’ come from? Let’s take a closer look at the stories about Achilles from Greek mythology.

Hence the expression “Achilles’ heel,” meaning “a seemingly small but actually crucial weakness.” In the absence of his mother, Achilles spent most of his childhood on Mount Pelion, where he was reared and trained by the wise Centaur Chiron in numerous disciplines, ranging …

2024年10月18日 · Thetis dips Achilles into the River Styx, hoping to make him invulnerable, though his heel remains untouched and vulnerable. A Warrior's Destiny Achilles grew strong and fearless, trained by the centaur Chiron, a wise and noble creature skilled in …