Greek mythology
Shield of Achilles
A divine masterwork forged by Hephaestus, a shield that depicted the entire world in its surface.
- Characters
- Achilles · Hephaestus · Thetis
- Myths
- The Iliad
When Patroclus died wearing Achilles's original armor, his mother Thetis went to Hephaestus and begged him to forge new armor. The shield he created was a marvel beyond war, on its surface he depicted the earth, sky, and sea, two cities at peace and at war, farmers working their fields, a vineyard, a dance, and the great river Oceanus encircling everything. It was art and weapon in one, a world within a world.
Quick questions
What is Shield of Achilles?
A divine masterwork forged by Hephaestus, a shield that depicted the entire world in its surface.
Which mythology does Shield of Achilles belong to?
Shield of Achilles belongs to Greek mythology.
Who made Shield of Achilles?
Hephaestus made Shield of Achilles.
Who owns Shield of Achilles?
Achilles owns Shield of Achilles.
Which myths feature Shield of Achilles?
The myth that features Shield of Achilles is “The Iliad”.
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