The Great Myths: The Iliad | Achilles' Revenge (Episode 8)

Episode 8: Thetis asks Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths to forge new armour and weapons for her son Achilles. At dawn, she hands them to him, knowing that they will lead to his death. But Achilles is determined. Agamemnon and the Greek kings, all of whom are injured, come to apologise...

Hector's wife Andromache knows that the return of Achilles threatens her husband, and she begs him not to fight. But Hector leaves to face his fate. Meanwhile, Achilles has become uncontrollable. The gods decide to re-enter the battlefield, so each of them can defend their side. Achilles has reached the River Scamander and it flows red with the blood of slain Trojan warriors. The river god Scamander then turns against Achilles, sweeping him away in the current. Hera panics and asks Hephaestus to save Achilles. Will he reach him in time?