Eula Biss

In the story of Thetis and Achilles, it's clear this isn't really a safe environment. She's gone down to the River Styx - the dead are being ferried across in the background. There's something in this mythology that says that if you want invulnerability, if you want immortality, you pay a price.

American Writer

Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental strength against negative comments or actions.

Figurative Use

A character trait that might imply recklessness if someone believes they cannot be hurt.

Misleading Confidence

Remember, it doesn't always mean physical harm; it can refer to emotional harm too.

Not Physical

In games, invulnerability is often a crucial strategy, allowing players to bypass obstacles.

Gaming Strategy

This temporary state is usually short-lived, encouraging careful timing and strategy in gameplay.

Limited Time

Widely found in stories, invulnerability often has conditions or loopholes - like Achilles' heel.

Cultural Myths

Symbolizes ultimate power or protection, commonly found in religious or mythological figures.

Symbolic Meaning

 and fundamentally frightened -- frightened of other people, of the future, of failure and of the emptiness that I felt was within me. But I was skilled at hiding it, and from the outside appeared to be someone with everything to hope for and aspire to. This fantasy of invulnerability was so complete

Invulnerability