Achilles

Achilles is a figure from Greek mythology.



Origin of the Allusion
In ancient Greek mythology, Achilles is known for his role in the Trojan war. In one version of the myth, his mother, Thetis, tried to make him immortal by dipping him into the River Styx, creating a weakness at his heel (where she held him). An otherwise strong person's weak point is often known as his or her Achilles' heel.