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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

The story of Achilles has always creeped me out. Imagine getting shot in the heel with a fucking arrow. Seems like one of the worst places. OTOH I guess no place is exactly good.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I mean, back then, a complete Achilles rupture likely meant you were permanently disabled.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Indeed, which is why getting shot in the heel was every warrior's Achilles Heel.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

tbf, an arrow anywhere was bad news.