Jurgen · Character
Achilles
The legendary Greek hero encountered by Jurgen in the underworld.
minor
Also known as King Achilles
First appearance: xxxiv how emperor jurgen fared infernally
Achilles shows up with force in XXVII: Vexatious Estate of Queen Helen. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King of Men, husband of Helen, observed by Jurgen who admits Achilles is his superior.
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In XXVII: Vexatious Estate of Queen Helen: King of Men, husband of Helen, observed by Jurgen who admits Achilles is his superior. Later, in Economics of King Jurgen: King of Men; Jurgen passes his bedroom and later…
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- Other
Character groups
- Mythological and Historical Figures
- Protagonist
- Mortal and Mythic Women
- Kings and Queens
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Jurgen’s calm, rational dismissal of his father Coth’s lifelong guilt—redu…
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