Briseis

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Briseis: see Achilles Achilles , in Greek mythology, foremost Greek hero of the Trojan War, son of Peleus and Thetis. He was a formidable warrior, possessing fierce and uncontrollable anger.
..... Click the link for more information. ; Agamemnon Agamemnon , in Greek mythology, leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War; king of Mycenae (or Argos). He and Menelaus were sons of Atreus and suffered the curse laid upon Pelops.
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Briseis

loved Achilles despite her capture by Agamemnon. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 62]

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