and why did he change the name to Sirius?
2006-10-15 08:49:44 · 4 answers · asked by Socastee_Angel 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Achilles was elevated to the stars by Zeus for the same reason all the others were, he was a Greek hero, worthy of being remebered by all, and to inspire the next generations. He was also Zeus' son so no doubt nepotism played a part, that and spiting his wife Hera, which he seemed to enjoy doing.
Sirius (or, the Dog Star) was the name the Romans gave to the star, not the Greeks.
2006-10-15 08:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by SteveUK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think sirius is the roman or greek name(romans adopted greek gods) and because zeus thought achilles was a brave and good person i think
2006-10-15 15:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by sillygrl1996 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he was a hero of war!!! i guess
2006-10-15 19:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by Allie H. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no comment.....
2006-10-15 16:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by il kindome di cielo₪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋