Webster’s Dictionary defines heroic as surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale; relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; impressive in size or scope; showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort. It has been said that Achilleus both defines and transcends the heroic code. Arête is an Ancient Greek word that describes the quest for individual excellence …showed first 75 words of 803 total…

…showed last 75 words of 803 total…it because he is more then just a soldier or a killing machine. He is a friend and a son who possess great emotional feelings as well as the speed, strength and intelligence to be victorious in battle. So in the end Achellius turns out to be a true hero, even though he did mistreat Hektor the way he did, but life as well as the heroic code teaches us the nobodies perfect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**