Hector

Trojan Prince in Homers poem "The Iliad", also refered to as the "Tamer of Horses". Husband of Andromache and father to Astyanax. Slain and dragged by greek warrior Achilles after losing in battle. King Priam retrieves his sons body after a talk with Achilles and conducts a proper funeral.

Hector was the strongest of the Trojan warriors.

Hector is one of the Nine Worthies

by Micheal Ballack January 19, 2008

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Hector

Prince of Troy as featured in the Iliad, an epic poem written by Homer. He was the greatest Trojan warrior as well as a family man. Hector was dedicated to his city and his duty as the primary defender of Troy. His death symbolized the inevitable fall of the city. He was a great hero with high morals. He was the embodiment of what a man should be, as portrayed by Homer and was very well rounded.

Played by Eric Bana in the movie adaptation.

Prince Hector was Priam's favorite son and main defender of Troy.

"Even the great Achilles dreaded to fight noble Hector."

~The Iliad

Person 1: "Man, Achilles was such a bastard for dragging Hector's body like that."

Person 2: Yeah, totally. Hector could have owned his ass."

by JRA12 September 19, 2009

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The most amazing person you’ll ever meet. If you have a Hector you better not mess things up or else you’ll regret it big time. Hector is an angel and will never break your heart so don’t break his.

Friend: I’m really regretting breaking up with him

Who?

Friend: Hector

You broke up with Hector?! That was a mistake

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