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Achilles is killed by the Wakandan War Dog B'Kai (Memnon) in Eyes of Wakanda Episode 2, "Legends and Lies." During the Trojan War in Ancient Greece, the episode reimagines the mythic hero Achilles as a powerful warrior whose legendary strength is not divine but technological. His new powers come from vibranium-armed weapons and armor, and most notably, a stolen vibranium pendant worn by Helen of Troy.
His demise is certain. Eyes of Wakanda clearly shows B'Kai, an undercover Wakandan agent and Greek warrior, delivering the lethal final blow. Achilles is no myth in Eyes of Wakanda. He is portrayed as a powerful yet human figure, brought down by the very power he seeks to defend for Greece.
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The episode wraps up with themes of betrayal and bloodshed, as B'Kai strikes Achilles' heel, a direct nod to classical mythology, before ending his life in combat. The conflict remains tightly linked to the series' overarching narrative: vibranium protection and Wakanda's subtle influence on history.
The setting: Trojan War reimagined in the Eyes of Wakanda
Episode 2 of Eyes of Wakanda takes place during the Trojan War, one of the most enduring stories from Western legend. However, the episode does not treat it as myth; instead, it reimagines it as a twisted history influenced by vibranium, Wakanda's most valuable resource. In this version, Helen of Troy's stunning beauty and the strength of Greek warriors are not just metaphorical; they are literally energized by stolen Wakandan technology.
Achilles himself, the greatest of Greek warriors from that era, is depicted as nearly unbeatable on the battlefield, thanks to vibranium infused in his weapons and possibly his armor. This creative reinterpretation fits well within Eyes of Wakanda's framework: blending real-world myth with the Marvel Cinematic Universe's expanded history.
B'Kai: The War Dog who betrays and kills Achilles
B'Kai, a Wakandan War Dog impersonating Memnon, is sent to infiltrate the Greeks and retrieve the vibranium relic. He becomes a trusted friend and ally of Achilles, fighting alongside him and earning the title of brother-in-arms. However, when the moment comes, B'Kai executes his mission: to recover the vibranium pendant and level the playing field by eliminating Achilles as a threat.
In perhaps the series's most intense scene, Achilles is shown resisting surrendering the pendant, refusing to let go of its power for Greece. The two engage in a fierce battle. The pivotal moment occurs when B'Kai slashes through Achilles' tendon, symbolically tracing the famous weak spot in the original Greek myth. He follows through with the fatal blow, regaining the vibranium and wrapping up the tale of Achilles in a single act.
Eyes of Wakanda makes it clear: B'Kai slays Achilles, both out of duty to Wakanda and as a way to stop the misuse of vibranium.
The role of Vibranium in Achilles' fall and rise
Vibranium is the hidden power behind Achilles' mythical skill in Eyes of Wakanda. It boosts his abilities, solidifies his status as a god among men, and ultimately leads to his downfall. The pendant worn by Helen of Troy, rumored to cause nations to go to war, turns out to be vibranium-based, capturing both fascination and tactical advantage.
Achilles' use of vibranium threatens global stability, prompting Wakanda to step in. This aligns with the overall theme of Eyes of Wakanda: how the nation has historically intervened to protect its secrets, even if it involves rewriting legends and removing influential figures from history.
Myth, history, and the Wakandan hand
What makes Achilles' death in Eyes of Wakanda so effective is how it reinterprets an old myth from a Wakandan viewpoint. Instead of being killed by Paris' arrow or the gods, like in Homer's epics, Achilles is killed because he tries to keep stolen Wakandan technology. His death, at the hands of B'Kai, involves betrayal, legacy, and revisionist history.
The episode questions how many other myths might be rooted in vibranium, hidden interventions, and undisclosed truths. Achilles is no longer just a symbol of martial skill, but of what happens when power is assumed without understanding its source or its impact.
This story takes a well-known myth and reimagines it through the Marvel lens, showing how Wakanda's hidden power has influenced global events, even those considered to be legends.
Achilles' story is not about divine downfall but about technological imbalance corrected by those responsible for its protection. In the universe of Eyes of Wakanda, myths aren't just stories; they are echoes of lost missions and sacrifices made to stop vibranium from tearing the world apart.
Also read: Eyes of Wakanda Episode 4 recap: Tafari’s fateful choice.
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