The Death of Achilles
The Greek hero Achilles was killed at Troy by an arrow that pierced his heel, the only vulnerable spot on his body. Though shot by Paris, the arrow was guided to its mark by Apollo. After Achilles fell, a fierce conflict erupted for possession of his body. While Odysseus kept the Trojans at bay, Ajax carried the corpse back to the Greek encampment. On the left: Ajax carrying the body of Achilles. On the right: Herakles bringing the Erymanthian Boar to King Eurystheus.
