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Achilles' heel: a centuries-old misunderstanding?

Podcast: All Things Considered
Published: Jun 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 110
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A scholar studying ancient texts says Achilles' famous weak spot may not have been his heel. The answer lies in translation and anatomy.