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Shield of Achilles

By Elizabeth Stein for Mythos Atlas. About the author. Editorial notes are grounded in the site's cited sources and can be challenged through the contact page.

Description

The magnificent shield forged by Hephaestus for the greatest Greek warrior. Its surface depicts the entire cosmos - earth, sea, sky, cities at war and peace, and all aspects of mortal life.

Powers & Abilities

Divine ProtectionCosmic ReflectionIndestructibility