Prince paris of troy history
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Paris (mythology)
Son of Priam and prince of Troy
Paris (Ancient Greek: Πάρις, romanized: Páris), also known as Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Aléxandros), is a mythological figure in the story of the Trojan War.
He appears in numerous Greek legends and works of Ancient Greek literature such as the Iliad.
Prince paris of troy history
In myth, he is 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.
Name
The Ancient Greek name Πάρις is probably of Luwian origin, and is comparable to Parizitis, attested as a Hittite scribe's name.[1] The name is etymologically unrelated to that of France's capital city, derived from the Gallic Parisii tribe.
Description
Paris was described by the chronicler Malalas in his account of the Chronography as "well-grown, sturdy, white, good nose, good eyes, black pupils, black hair, incipien