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Achilles

Greek hero referenced in a literary analogy.

minor

First appearance: what is property

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With Ajax (friendship): Achilles and Ajax were legendary Greek heroes and comrades in the Trojan War, fighting as allies. With Ajax (friendship): Achilles and Ajax were legendary Greek heroes and comrades in the Trojan…

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AJAjaxGDGeneral de Bro…CACarrelARAristotleHOHomerACAchilles

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Classical and military allusions
  • Moral and legal authorities
  • Broad intellectual and political spectrum

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Ajax

    friendship · positive

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    friendship · positive

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