What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek hero is sick, gripped by pains (8)" mean?

The definition is "Greek". The wordplay uses charade, container. ILL (synonym of "sick,") + ACHES (synonym of "pains") [container: "gripped"]; definition: "Greek hero" The answer is ACHILLES.

Greek hero is sick, gripped by pains (8)

Guardian Cryptic #26628 | 2 Down | 2015-07-20 flower

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