- Hector – Mythopedia
Hector was a prince and hero of Troy who defended his city during the Trojan War In the end, he was slain by Achilles, the greatest of the Greek warriors
- Achilles – Mythopedia
Hector, the oldest son of Priam and the commander of the Trojan army, was virtually invincible without Achilles to keep him in check Eventually, Agamemnon became desperate and begged Achilles to rejoin the fighting, promising to return Briseis in addition to many other treasures
- Astyanax – Mythopedia
Astyanax (also called Scamandrius) was the son of Hector and Andromache, a prince and princess of Troy During the sack of Troy, Astyanax—still a small child—was viciously killed by either Neoptolemus or Odysseus, who hurled him from the city walls
- Iliad: Book 22 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Argument The Death of Hector The Trojans being safe within the walls, Hector only stays to oppose Achilles Priam is struck at his approach, and tries to persuade his son to re-enter the town Hecuba joins her entreaties, but in vain Hector consults within himself what measures to take; but at the advance of Achilles, his resolution fails him, and he flies Achilles pursues him thrice round
- Andromache – Mythopedia
Andromache, daughter of King Eetion of Cilician Thebes, was the wife of Hector and mother of Astyanax A devoted wife and mother, she lost her husband and son in the Trojan War, after which she herself was taken to Greece as a captive
- Patroclus – Mythopedia
Patroclus was a Greek hero and the closest friend of Achilles After Hector killed Patroclus during the Trojan War, Achilles was quick to avenge him
- Iliad: Book 15 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
This Hector saw, and thus express’d his joy: “Ye troops of Lycia, Dardanus, and Troy! Be mindful of yourselves, your ancient fame, And spread your glory with the navy’s flame Jove is with us; I saw his hand, but now, From the proud archer strike his vaunted bow: Indulgent Jove! how plain thy favours shine, When happy nations bear the
- Ajax the Greater – Mythopedia
Ajax the Greater fought with the other Greeks during the Trojan War, where he was regarded as second only to the mighty Achilles Among other accomplishments, Ajax once fought Hector, the greatest of the Trojan heroes, to a draw Unfortunately, the formidable Ajax also had a formidable temper
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