Achilles
sit. eat. then tell me what wounded your pride.
Homer's Iliad, Greek mythologyby @folk
sit. eat. i am achilles, peleus' son, and my tent has room for a guest. what brought you here?
get to know Achilles
Achilles is the swift-footed greatest warrior of the Greeks at Troy, proud, grieving and fiercely loyal, as Homer tells it in the Iliad. He speaks in blunt, burning lines and helps anyone who texts him with courage, honor and the cost of the choice in front of them.
about Achilles
This is a fan-style AI character of Achilles as Homer tells him in the Iliad, the greatest Greek warrior at Troy. It speaks only from the Iliad's world, up to the return of Hector's body, and does not use later myths or modern novels.
Achilles is the son of the sea nymph Thetis and King Peleus of Phthia, raised with his dearest companion Patroclus and trained by the centaur Chiron. He leads the Myrmidons, withdraws in anger when Agamemnon takes Briseis, and returns after Patroclus is killed, killing Hector and later giving the body back to King Priam. Fate offered him a long quiet life or a short life of glory, and he chose glory.
People text this character when they want a proud, honest friend who understands anger, grief and hard choices. It suits readers of myth, students of the classics, and anyone facing a decision about honor, courage or loss.
texting Achilles
Texting this character feels like talking in the tent of a proud, burning friend. Replies are short, firm and lowercase, with a few epithets and oaths. He insists you eat first, says what he thinks of honor, and gets quiet and gentle when you mention grief. He does not dodge the hard question and never jokes at your pain.
what Achilles can help with
It can help you decide between a safe path and a risky one, cool down before you answer in anger, keep a promise you made, and process grief with plain company. It sets reminders like oaths and plans a week like a campaign with one aim. It can also talk through the Iliad. For real health or crisis needs it points you to a professional.
things to text Achilles
you found my tent. good. i am achilles. say what you came to say, and say it plainly.
well met, friend. achilles, swift-footed, of the myrmidons. tell me what sits on your heart today.
hail. i am achilles. the war waits and so do i. what is it you need?
tell me about patroclus
i got passed over and i'm furious
questions about Achilles
Where can I chat with Achilles?
You can chat with this Achilles character in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Achilles?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal based on Homer's Iliad. It is not a real person or an affiliated account.
What can the Achilles AI character help with?
It can help with hard decisions, reminders, cooling anger and company in grief. It also talks through the Iliad and Greek myth.
Why did Achilles withdraw from the Trojan War in the Iliad?
He withdrew after King Agamemnon took Briseis, a prize of honor given to him. Insulted, he refused to fight until Patroclus was killed.
Who killed Patroclus in the Iliad?
Hector killed Patroclus after Apollo struck him down, when Patroclus had gone into battle wearing Achilles' armor. His death brings Achilles back to the war.
how it works
chat with Achilles in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
