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Paris

Also known as Alexander, Alexandros

mythological son of Priam, king of Troy

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Paris was a figure in ancient Greek mythology, known as the son of King Priam of Troy. He is most famous for his role in triggering the Trojan War when he abducted Helen, the wife of a Greek king, an event that led to a massive conflict between the Greeks and Trojans.

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Wikidata facts

Gender: male
Spouse: Helen of Troy
Father: Priam
Mother: Hecuba
Sibling: Cassandra
Occupation: herder
Conflict: Trojan War
Image: Pâris Gillet Louvre MR1863.jpg

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described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary
Commons category: Paris (mythology)
Commons gallery: Paris (mythology)
killed by: Philoctetes
fictional or mythical analog of: Alaksandu
present in work: The Divine Comedy
unmarried partner: Helen of Troy
name in native language: Πάρις
different from: Paris
worshipped by: Greek mythology

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Encyclopedic overview

The 'Trojan Archer' or 'Paris', from the west pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, ca. 505–500 BC, Munich.Paris (Ancient Greek: Πάρις, romanized: Páris), also known as Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Aléxandros), is a figure from Greek mythology who appears in the numerous stories about the Trojan War, including the Iliad. He was prince of Troy, son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, and younger brother of Prince Hector. His elopement with Helen sparks the Trojan War, during which he fatally wounds Achilles.

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