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This is a list of mythological characters who appear in narratives concerning the Trojan War. Map of Homeric Greece Map of the Troad (Troas) Armies. Greek armies*
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the 12th or 13th century BC. The war was waged by the Achaeans ( Greeks) against the city of Troy after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta.
In Greek mythology, Hector ( / ˈhɛktər /; Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, pronounced [héktɔːr]) is 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.
In Greek mythology, Achilles ( / əˈkɪliːz / ə-KIL-eez) or Achilleus ( Greek: Ἀχιλλεύς, translit. Achilleús) was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. The central character in Homer 's Iliad, he was the son of the Nereid Thetis and Peleus, king of Phthia and famous Argonaut.
Sister and wife of Zeus, queen of the gods. Hermes, messenger of the gods, leads Priam into Achilles' camp in book 24. Iris, messenger of Zeus and Hera. Poseidon, god of the sea and earthquake, brother of Zeus. Curses Odysseus. Scamander, river god who fought on the side of the Trojans during the Trojan War.
Diomedes ( / ˌdaɪəˈmiːdiːz / [ 1]) or Diomede ( / ˈdaɪəmiːd /; [ 1] Greek: Διομήδης, translit. Diomēdēs, lit. "god-like cunning" or "advised by Zeus") is a hero in Greek mythology, known for his participation in the Trojan War . He was born to Tydeus and Deipyle and later became King of Argos, succeeding his maternal ...
Pages in category "People of the Trojan War" The following 72 pages are in this category, out of 72 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * Achaeans (Homer)
In Greek mythology, Priam ( / ˈpraɪ.əm /; Greek: Πρίαμος, pronounced [prí.amos]) was the legendary and last [ 1] king of Troy during the Trojan War. He was the son of Laomedon. His many children included notable characters such as Hector, Paris, and Cassandra .