In
Greek mythology,
Hectōr, or
Hektōr, was a
Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the
Trojan War. As the first-born son of King
Priam and Queen
Hecuba, a descendant of
Dardanus, who lived under
Mount Ida, and of
Tros, the founder of Troy,
he was a prince of the royal house and the
heir apparent to his father's throne. He was married to
Andromache, with whom he had an infant son,
Scamandrius. He acts as leader of the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing 31 Greek fighters in all.
In the European Middle Ages, Hector figures as one of the
Nine Worthies noted by
Jacques de Longuyon, known not only for his courage but also for his noble and courtly nature. Indeed Homer places Hector as peace-loving, thoughtful as well as bold, a good son, husband and father, and without darker motives. When the Trojans are disputing whether the
omens are favorable, he retorts: "One omen is best: defending the fatherland."
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