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.

May 24, 2023 · Overview 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Argument.— Æneas relates how the city of Troy was taken, after a ten years’ siege, by the treachery of Sinon, and the stratagem of a wooden horse. He declares the fix’d resolution he …

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 …

Argument The Embassy to Achilles Agamemnon, after the last day’s defeat, proposes to the Greeks to quit the siege, and return to their country. Diomed opposes this, and Nestor …

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.

Feb 15, 2023 · Eurystheus, son of Sthenelus and Nicippe, was the king of Mycenae for whom Heracles was forced to complete the Twelve Labors. Supported by Hera, Eurystheus …