Xanthum

Mostly correct. As described in the Iliad (admittedly, there is not much description) Achilles wouldโ€™ve looked more like Brad Pitt than that โ€œhistorical Greekโ€ image. The Greek word โ€œxanthแธ—โ€ is used of Achilles, which refers to light hair in general, not necessarily reddish. But definitely not dark.

And yes, I have read that work, though not in Greek.

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