How did Achilles avoid going to war?

Achilles avoided going to war by disguising himself as a woman and hiding among the daughters of King Lycomedes on the island of Skyros. His mother, Thetis, sought to protect him from the prophecy that he would die in the Trojan War. However, the Greek leader Odysseus discovered his whereabouts by presenting gifts, including weapons, which revealed Achilles' true identity when he chose the weapons over the jewelry. This ultimately led to his participation in the war despite his initial attempts to avoid it.