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  1. Hector – Mythopedia

    Jul 13, 2023 · 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. Astyanax – Mythopedia

    May 24, 2023 · 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 …

  4. Achilles – Mythopedia

    Jul 31, 2023 · 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 …

  5. Patroclus – Mythopedia

    Jul 5, 2023 · 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.

  6. Ajax the Greater – Mythopedia

    Dec 8, 2022 · 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 …

  7. Iliad: Book 6 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    Argument The Episodes of Glaucus and Diomed, and of Hector and Andromache The gods having left the field, the Grecians prevail. Helenus, the chief augur of Troy, commands Hector …

  8. Iliad – Mythopedia

    Mar 1, 2023 · The Iliad, said to have been composed by Homer, is an epic poem that was probably originally put into writing during the middle of the eighth century BCE. Set during the …

  9. Iliad: Book 16 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    And thunders after Hector; Hector flies, Patroclus shakes his lance; but fate denies. Not with less noise, with less impetuous force, The tide of Trojans urge their desperate course, Than when …

  10. 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; …