# Hector — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Hector in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0004-i-introduction

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [XXVII: The Trojan War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xxvii-the-trojan-war)

Noblest Trojan prince; defends Troy, kills Patroclus, and faces Achilles in single combat.

### [The Iliad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-iliad)

Trojan prince and champion; kills Patroclus, is slain by Achilles, and his body is dragged before being ransomed by his father Priam.

### [Romances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/romances)

Mentioned as a Trojan hero from whom Arthur and Charlemagne were spuriously genealogically descended.

### [Metrical Romances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/metrical-romances)

Listed as the first pagan worthy in the excerpt from Morte d'Arthur.

### [XIX: The Sangreal, or Holy Graal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xix-the-sangreal-or-holy-graal)

Rides with Sir Gawain; recognizes Sir Galahad in the tournament and refrains from fighting him out of natural love.

### [Sir Gawain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/sir-gawain)

Rides with Sir Gawain, recognizes Sir Galahad, and helps Gawain after his injury.

### [Roland and Ferragus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/roland-and-ferragus)

The Trojan prince whose sword Durindana is won by Orlando.

### [H](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/h)

Son of Priam and champion of Troy; also listed as one of Arthur's knights.

## Links

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