The hero celebrated in the Iliad, who fought in the Trojan War, is Achilles. Renowned for his unmatched prowess in battle, he embodies Greek ideals of heroism and the pursuit of honor. Achilles’ conflict with Agamemnon over a captured concubine leads to his withdrawal from battle, which ultimately influences the war's outcome. His internal struggles and quest for glory, punctuated by his tragic fate, explore themes of fate, mortality, and the human desire for immortality, making him a pivotal figure in Greek literature.