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Hector

Trojan prince and greatest warrior of Troy, killed by Achilles.

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Also known as brave Hector, Sir Hector, Sir Hector de Marys, Hector de Marys

First appearance: i introduction

Hector shows up with force in XXVII: The Trojan War. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Noblest Trojan prince; defends Troy, kills Patroclus, and faces Achilles in single combat.
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In XXVII: The Trojan War: Noblest Trojan prince; defends Troy, kills Patroclus, and faces Achilles in single combat. Later, in The Iliad: Trojan prince and champion; kills Patroclus, is slain by Achilles, and his body…

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ACAchillesSLSir LauncelotDADanaëKPKing PriamSGSir GalahadHEHector

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Greek and Trojan Heroes
  • Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Hector in i introduction
See Hector in XXVII: The Trojan War