History, 05.05.2021 02:20, zitterkoph
In Greek mythology, Achilles was the son of Peleus, a man, and Thetis, an immortal sea nymph. Thetis wanted her son to be immortal as well, so she dipped him in the river Styx. She held him by the ankle, and this was the only part of Achilles where he could get hurt. Later, Achilles fought in the Trojan War and died from a wound from an arrow in his ankle.
How is the term "Achilles' heel" used today?
A.
It is used to describe people who participate in wars.
B.
It is used to describe people who have overprotective mothers.
C.
It is used to describe a weakness that might cause the downfall of something.
D.
It is used to describe a strength that makes someone invincible.
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History, 21.06.2019 13:40, serenityarts123
Question 10 of 102 pointswhat was one major effect of the spread of railroads throughout great britainduring the industrial revolution? oa. factories were able to more easily ship manufactured goods tomarkets across the country. ob. agricultural production fell substantially due to farmland beingreplaced with railroads. oc. steam engines fell from popularity due to railroads' reliance onalternative energy sources. od. iron replaced coal as the most important raw material produced ingreat britain. submit
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