Achilles Tears

About this artwork

You are the ultimate warrior. The strongest, undefeated fighter. Like Achilles – the hero of the Greek Army in the Trojan war – your exterior is tough and impenetrable. Your mind is sharp and strategic. Despite all of your vigor and strength, you have a weak point – like Achilles’ heel, the place his mother held him while she dunked him in the river Styx as an infant. And although you lead hundreds successfully and solve tons of problems, you occasionally make mistakes. Just like Achilles, when you make one of those rare mistakes, the emotional upheaval and angst you feel is deeply upsetting. This Greek mythology artwork features the steadfast hero, Achilles statue in black and white crying streams of teal tears. Achilles art is symbolic of how even the most powerful warriors and heroes aren’t perfect and feel deep remorse for their mistakes. This surreal Achilles wall art humanizes icons who seem so perfect they are untouchable. It shows that emotion in leadership is not a weakness, it’s a strength. You can be an incredible warrior and show your emotions, while maintaining your authority and strength.

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