Achilles’ mother, Thetis, feared for her son’s fate. Disguised as a woman, he was hidden among King Lycomedes’ daughters in an attempt to avoid being conscripted to fight the Trojan War. But the cunning Odysseus had learned of his hiding place, and had various gifts presented to the daughters, including some weapons. He then had a battle trumpet played, knowing that a soldier like Achilles would reach for the nearest weapon, and indeed he did.