
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
Iliad: Book 8 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Hector continues in the field, (the Greeks being driven to their fortifications before the ships,) and gives orders to keep the watch all night in the camp, to prevent the enemy from re-embarking …
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 …
Andromache – Mythopedia
Feb 9, 2023 · 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 …
Iliad: Book 24 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Argument The Redemption of the Body of Hector The gods deliberate about the redemption of Hector’s body. Jupiter sends Thetis to Achilles, to dispose him for the restoring it, and Iris to …
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; …
Iliad: Book 11 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Here Hector, plunging through the thickest fight, Broke the dark phalanx, and let in the light: (By the long lance, the sword, or ponderous stone. The ranks he scatter’d and the troops …