also: アキレウス
Achilles
Refers to the Greek mythological hero Achilles. Often used in fixed expressions like アキレス腱 (Achilles tendon) or アキレスと亀 (Achilles and the tortoise).
Achilles is a hero of Greek mythology.
I tore my Achilles tendon.
Standard katakana form for the Greek hero Achilles.
Less common transliteration closer to the Greek original; mainly found in academic or classical contexts.
From Ancient Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Akhilleús), via English or other European languages.