Certainly one of the most famous sieges is the siege of Troy. Although archaeologists are not sue whether or not it really happened, there is evidence that the siege is not merely mythological. According to legends, who killed the Greek hero Achilles?
- Paris
- Priam
- Ajax
- Hector
Answer
The correct answer is A) Paris.
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