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Hector

thumb|250px|Cassandra (center) drawing lots with her right hand predicts the downfall of Troy in front of [[Priam (seated, on the left), Paris (holding the apple of discord) and a warrior leaning on a spear, presumably Hector. Fresco in Pompeii, 20-30 AD]] thumb|250px|Fresco of Cassandra's prophecy with the presence of presumably Hector, Pompeii

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Hector was a warrior in ancient Greek mythology, specifically associated with the Trojan War and the city of Troy. He appears in classical artworks, such as Roman frescoes from Pompeii, where he is depicted alongside other legendary figures like Cassandra and Paris.

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Deity.type: Greek
Deity.image: Hector Cassandra Pomarici Santomasi.jpg
Deity.caption: Fifth century BC depiction of Cassandra offering Hector libations before he goes into battle.
Deity.siblings: Paris, Cassandra, Helenus, Polyxena, Creusa, Troilus,and others
Deity.name: Hector
Deity.birth_place: Troy
Deity.offspring: Astyanax, Laodamas, Oxynios
Deity.abode: Troy
Deity.parents: Priam and Hecuba
Deity.deity_of: Crown Prince of Troy
Deity.spouse: Andromache

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Commons category: Hector
name in native language: Έκτορας

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Contents

Etymology
Description
Biography
Mythology
Greatest warrior of Troy
Duel with Protesilaus
Duel with Ajax
Duel with Achilles
Trojan counter-attack
Hector's last fight
Reception and analysis
In literature
See also
Notes
References
External links

In Greek mythology, Hector (; , ) was a Trojan prince, a hero, and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. He is a major character in Homer's Iliad, where he leads the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He is ultimately killed in single combat by the Greek hero Achilles, who proceeds to drag his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot.