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 ===== The Tragedy of Achilles ===== ===== The Tragedy of Achilles =====
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 +[{{ :hazards:deathofachilles.jpg?250|//The Death of Achilles//, Alexander Rothaug}}]
  
 The story of the life and death of Achilles varies from account to account //(as things from Ancient Greece do)// but the core of the story is this: The story of the life and death of Achilles varies from account to account //(as things from Ancient Greece do)// but the core of the story is this:
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   - Achilles dies, and his kill streak ends.   - Achilles dies, and his kill streak ends.
  
-The **historical Achilles** was likely a skilled Aeolian Greek warrior. This man was likely not supernaturally invulnerable at all, but nevertheless he succeeded in combat for a long time with normal human limitations. Achilles clearly had a reputation, which became the fuel for this legend. The tragedy here is that a violent state-sponsored mystery cult erased this man's already-epic story in favor of a conspiracy involving a haunted river, depriving us of valuable historical field data.+The **historical Achilles** was likely a skilled Aeolian Greek warrior. This man was likely not supernaturally invulnerable at all, but nevertheless he succeeded in combat for a long time with normal human limitations. Achilles clearly had a reputation, which became the fuel for this legend. The tragedy here is that a violent state-sponsored mystery cult erased this man's already-epic story in favor of a conspiracy involving a haunted river, //depriving us of valuable historical field data that could have been used to save lives//.
  
 ===== Modern Combat Implications ===== ===== Modern Combat Implications =====
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 **This does not mean you should obsessively spy on your friends, however, because it is not only creepy and illegal, but creates an even wider security liability than the one they may already present.** If you feel you may have to do something like say, lie in court to protect them, then it is better off for both of you if do not dig into that aspect of their life any further. But be honest with yourself about who you let into your life, **especially if they are regularly pushing you into conflicts with other people, have serious dependency issues, or are constantly making you feel negative.**  **This does not mean you should obsessively spy on your friends, however, because it is not only creepy and illegal, but creates an even wider security liability than the one they may already present.** If you feel you may have to do something like say, lie in court to protect them, then it is better off for both of you if do not dig into that aspect of their life any further. But be honest with yourself about who you let into your life, **especially if they are regularly pushing you into conflicts with other people, have serious dependency issues, or are constantly making you feel negative.** 
  
-{{wst>dean|Watch out, because you become the company you keep!}}+{{wst>enola|Watch out, because you become the company you keep!}}
  
 Some of you may even be blessed enough to have **real friends** - genuinely decent people with no weird ulterior motives - who should not ever be dragged into internet drama. These types of friends introduce a whole different type of Achilles Heel. If you have those types of friends, you might want to consider advanced [[diy:staying-anonymous|anonymity magick]]. Some of you may even be blessed enough to have **real friends** - genuinely decent people with no weird ulterior motives - who should not ever be dragged into internet drama. These types of friends introduce a whole different type of Achilles Heel. If you have those types of friends, you might want to consider advanced [[diy:staying-anonymous|anonymity magick]].
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