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In Greek mythology, Hectōr (Ἕκτωρ, "holing fast"), or Hektōr, is a Trojan prince and one of the greatest fighters in the Trojan War. He is the son of Priam and Hecuba, descendant of Dardanus,who lived under Mount Ida, and of Tros, the founder of Troy. He acts as leader of the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy. Hector is one of the Nine Worthies, as he is known not only for his courage but also for his noble nature.

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  • The Iliad ends with the funeral of this son of Hecuba
  • The greatest of the Trojan warriors, he's killed by the greatest of the Greek warriors
  • Considered the greatest Trojan warrior, he killed Achilles' best friend Patrochlus, which angered Achilles
  • Brother to Paris, he was the greatest of the Trojan warriors
  • He killed Patroclus, Achilles' friend--mistake
  • The Bard's version of this Trojan prince's death "Troilus and Cressida" has him killed by the Myrmidons
  • Hecuba lays a guilt trip on this eldest son for going into his final combat
  • During the Trojan War, Achilles defiantly dragged this dead prince's body around the walls of the besieged city
  • The name of this Trojan prince who was killed by Achilles is now used as a verb meaning to bully

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