: Archaeology suggests the Achaeans described by Homer correspond to the Mycenaean civilization of the 14th–13th century BC.
In epic poetry, "Achaean" is used broadly to describe all the Greeks fighting at Troy. achaean
: Homer often refers to them as "long-haired Achaeans" or "bronze-clad," noted for their powerful naval fleet and organized military units. : Archaeology suggests the Achaeans described by Homer