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Menaleus

2005-04-26T22:42:17Z

JMenges:

'''Menelaus'''

Menelaus was the son of Atreus and Aerope 1 and the brother of [[Agamemnon]]. His wife was [[Helen]], the daughter of Leda and Tyndareus. By some accounts [[Helen]] and Menelaus had three children Hermione, Nicostratus, and Plisthenes 3. In other accounts Nicostratus is not the child of Helen but of a slave woman. Menelaus had two other children. Magopenthes 1 was born to Menelaus by Tereis, a concubine of Menelaus. Cnossia, a nymph, had a child, Xenodamus, by Menelaus.

King Atreus of Mycenae had Menelaus and [[Agamemnon]] arrest his brother, Thyestes 1 and throw him in prison. While Thyestes was in prison, Atreus attempted to murder his brother but instead was murdered by his brother’s son, Aegisthus. Thyestes was then made king of Mycenae. Thyestes exiled Menelaus and[[ Agamemnon]]. The brothers, with the help of King Tyndareus of Sparta returned and dethroned Thyestes.

The brothers married the daughters of Tyndareus. [[Agamemnon]] married Clytaemnestra and became king of Mycenae. Menelaus wed [[Helen]] and become king of Sparta. Paris had been there for a short time when Menelaus had to go to Crete to attend his grandfather’s funeral. While he was there, [[Paris]] and [[Helen]] left for Troy. Menelaus and Helen’s daughter, Hermione, was nine at the time. Upon his return, he learned of their deceit and asked for his brother’s help in retrieving his wife from Troy. He also invoked the Oath of Tyndareus, which was an oath that each of Helen’s suitors made to her father that he would defend and protect the chosen husband of Helen.

A great army gathered to sail to Troy to seek revenge for the actions of [[Paris]] and [[Helen]]. The ships were unable to sail however, because of unfavorable winds. The seer Calchas informed Menelaus and [[Agamemnon]] that they would only be able to sail if [[Agamemnon]] sacrificed his daughter to Artemis. Agamemnon refused at first, but allowed himself to be persuaded by his brother.

The Achaeans sent envoys, which included Menelaus and [[Odysseus]] to Troy in an attempt the return of [[Helen]] and the property that she and [[Paris]] had taken with them when they left Sparta. Not only did Troy refuse to return [[Helen]] and the property but threatened to kill the envoys.

Menelaus attempted to settle the conflict in the tenth year of the war when he agreed to a single battle with [[Paris]]. Due to Aphrodite’s interference, [[Paris]] escaped from Menelaus into the city. Pandarus 1 then shot Menelaus with an arrow wounding him but not severely. This ended the truce between the Trojans and the Achaeans.

[[Helen]] married Deiphophus I, [[Hector]] and [[Paris]]’ brother, when [[Paris]] was killed. Menelaus' army, during the sacking of Troy after its fall, found Deiphopus and [[Helen]] and arrested them. Menelaus killed Deiphopus by cutting him apart limb by limb. He was tempted to kill[[ Helen]] but could not bring himself to do it.

Due to the great offences that were committed against the gods by the Achaeans when they sacked Troy, Menelaus was unable to return to Sparta with [[Helen]] for eight years. It was only because Menelaus was able to capture Proteus 2, a seer, with the advice of Eidothea 1, that Menelaus learned what he must do in order to return home.

After Menelaus had returned home, Orestes 2 came to him asking for help. Orestes had avenged his father, Agamemnon’s death, by killing his mother, Clytaemnestra and her lover, Aigisthos. Menelaus chose to ask the citizens and Tyndareus for mercy.

Menelaus had promised his daughter, Hermione to Orestes prior to the Trojan War and to Neoptolemus, Achilles’ son, during the siege on Troy. Neoptolemus demanded Hermione from Menelaus after the war. Since Orestes was considered to be insane at the time, Menelaus gave Hermione to Neoptolemus. Hermione home life was not happy because Neoptolemus had taken Andromache from Troy to be his concubine. When Orestes regained his sanity he murdered Neoptolemus and took Hermione as his wife.

When Menelaus died Hera made him immortal. Since Menelaus had no legitimate son, Orestes, his nephew, ruled Sparta and Argos. Menelaus illegitimate son, Megapenthes sent Helen into exile.

Works Cited
James Hunter Encyclopedia Mythica
03 March 1997 http://www.pantheon.org
16 April 2005 <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/m/menelaus.html>

Carlos Parada, Greek Mythology Link, 1993-2005 http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
14 April 2005 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Menelaus.html>

Jimmy Joe, Timeless Myths1999,
First Created (House of Sparta): 17/08/2002. http://www.timelessmyths.com/
14 April 2005 http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/sparta.html

Paris

2005-04-26T18:13:53Z

JMenges:

'''Paris'''

'''His Parentage'''

Paris was the second son of King [[Priam]] and Queen Hecabe of Troy. He was the younger sibling of [[Hector]]. Prior to his birth, Paris’ mother, Hecabe, had a dream. In her dream she gave birth to a firebrand. [[Priam]]’s son, the seer Aesacus, interpreted the dream. He foretold that the child would cause the destruction of Troy. When Paris was born Agelaus, a servant of [[Priam]]’s, was told to take the child to Mount Ida and leave him there to die from exposure. Agelaus returned 5 days later to find the child still alive. He took Paris home and raised him in secret.

'''Paris and Oenone'''

While he was attending his herds on Mount Ida, Paris fell in love with the Oenone I, a nymph who had the gifts of healing and prophecy. She was the daughter of the river god Cebren. Due to her gift of prophecy, Oenone knew that Paris would leave her one day for another woman and that this love between Paris and the other woman would cause a great war. Paris and Oenone had one child, Corythus.

'''The Apple of Discord'''

Peleus and Thetis, [[Achilles]]’ parents, were celebrating their wedding on Mount Pelion with all the gods in attendance except one. Eris, the goddess of Discord, had not been invited. Angry because she had not been invited, disrupted the wedding feast when she threw a golden apple into the midst of those assembled, with the inscription “For the Fairest”. The three most powerful goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, each believed that she should receive the apple. Zeus, who wisely chose not to be the judge, sent Hermes to ask Paris if he would be the arbitrator. Paris accepted and a time was chosen for the Paris to meet the three goddesses on Mount Pelion.

The first goddess to approach Paris was Hera, the queen. She promised Paris wealth and power if he awarded her the apple. Athena was next and offered Paris wisdom, glory and victory in all battles if he would present her with the apple. Aphrodite’s offer was the gift of love and the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris accepted Aphrodite’s offer and thus the fate of Troy was sealed. The most beautiful woman was Helen of Sparta, the wife of King [[Menelaus]].

'''His Identity Revealed'''

Paris, or Alexander, as he was known at this time, grew up to be a handsome and strong young shepherd. He had raised a prize bull, which no other bull had been able to defeat in contests. King Priam sent several of his servants to Mount Ida to bring back a bull for a festival. Paris’ bull was chosen and Paris followed the men. While at the festival, Paris participated in the games that were going on and was victorious against all who participated including his brothers, [[Hector]] and Deiphobus I. They would have killed him if it had not been revealed to Priam that Paris was his son. [[Priam]] acknowledged Paris as his son and Paris was received at the palace.

'''Paris and Helen'''

Paris sailed to Lacedaemon with his brother [[Hector]], where Helen’s brothers, the Dioscuri, received them. Paris and Hector went on to Sparta where they became guests of King [[Menelaus]]. The brothers had been n Sparta for a while when it was necessary for King [[Menelaus]] to travel to Crete. While in [[Menelaus]] was in Crete, Paris took Helen back to Troy. [[Menelaus]] called upon the former suitors of Helen, to accompany him to Troy so that he could bring his wife back to Troy. Thus began the ten-year Trojan War.

'''Paris’ Death'''

In the tenth year of the war a single combat fought between Menelaus and Paris was arranged in an attempt to end the war. Paris was almost killed during this combat when [[Menelaus]] was able to grasp the crest of Paris’ helmet and began to drag him. Aphrodite saved Paris when the strap on his helmet broke and she shrouded him in a mist to help him escape back within the walls of Troy.

Paris, an excellent archer, killed [[Achilles]] with a poisoned arrow pierced Achilles’ heel. Pairs had avenged the death of his brother [[Hector]] who had been killed by [[Achilles]]. Philoctetes, with the bow of Hercules, shot Paris with a poisoned arrow and injured him. Paris died from this wound when his first wife, Oenone, failed to heal him.

'''Works Cited'''

Carlos Parada, Greek Mythology Link, 1993-2005 http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
14 April 2005 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Paris.html>

Joel Skidmore, Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
1993-2005 http://www.mythweb.com. Mythweb. Published by Fleet Gazelle,
April 14 2005 < http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/entries/paris.html>

Steve Eddy and Claire Hamilton, Living Myths
Last updated 25 March 05 http://www.livingmyths.com/Greek.htm
14 April 2005 <http://www.livingmyths.com/index.htm>

N.S. Gill, Who’s Who in Greek Legend
1999-2003. About.com?, http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm
14 April 2005 <http://ancienthistory.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm#paris>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T18:11:22Z

JMenges:

'''Astyanax'''

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of [[Hector]] and [[Andromache]] of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy at the end of the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, [[Hector]], and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was Neoptolemus, [[Achilles]]' son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

'''Works Cited'''

The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia,
1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease,
2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease, http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Andromache

2005-04-26T18:09:52Z

JMenges:

'''Andromache'''

'''Her Home'''

Andromache was figure in the Iliad, which was written by Homer. She was the daughter of King Eetion, of Thebes in Mysia. Andromache had seven brothers, all of whom along with her father were killed by [[Achilles]] when the Greeks raided Thebes. This raid occurred during the ninth year of the Trojan War. Andromache’s mother was ransomed but died in Troy prior to its fall to the Greeks

'''Hector and Andromache'''

Andromache’s first husband was [[Hector]], the son of [[Priam]]. She was already married and living in Troy when Thebes fell to the Greeks. She bore an only son to [[Hector]], [[Astyanax]] (or Scamandrius). Her husband [[Hector]] was killed by [[Achilles]] and then desecrated for killing [[Achilles]]’ cousin [[Patroclus]].

'''Neoptolemeus and Andromache'''

Andromache became a concubine to Neoptolemeus (Pyrrhus), [[Achilles]]’ son, as part of the booty when Troy was defeated. Her son, [[Astyanax]], was thrown from the walls of Troy after its fall. In some accounts Neoptolemeus threw [[Astyanax]] from the wall, in others he did not. Neoptolemeus took Andromache to the city of Epirus, where he was the king. Epirus is located in the Adriatic coastal region of Hellas between the Ambracian Gulf and Illyria (Albania). Three sons were born to Neoptolemeus and Andromache, Molossus, Piclus, and Pergamus. Molossus gave his name to the Molossian people. Neoptolemeus abandoned Andromache for Hermione.

'''Helenus and Andromache'''

Orestes killed Neoptolemeus at Delphi. Hermione had been betrothed to Orestes prior to Neoptolemeus marrying her. Neoptolemeus bequeathed his kingdom and Andromache to Helenus, one of the few surviving children of King [[Priam]] of Troy, and brother of [[Hector]]. Neoptolemeus had brought Helenus from Troy to Epirus. Helenus and Andromache jointly ruled Epirus. Andromache bore Helenus a child, Cestrinus.

'''Helenus’ Death'''

Molossus inherited Epirus after Helenus death. After Helenus death Andromache left Epirus with her son, Pergamus and went to Mysia. In Mysia Pergamus fought and killed Arius in a single combat for the kingdom of Teuthrania. The city Pergamum bore his name.

'''Works Cited'''

Carlos Parada, Greek Mythology Link, 1993-2005 http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
29 March 2005 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Andromache.html>

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911
29 March 2005 <http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm>

http://www.everything2.com/
29 March 2005 <http://www.everything2.com/index.pl>

Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition,http://www.encyclopedia.com
29 March 2005 <http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/a/andromac.asp>

James Hunter Encyclopedia Mythica 3 March 1997 http://www.pantheon.org
29 March 2005 <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/andromache.html>

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911 http://womenshistory.about.com
29 March 2005 <http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm>

Andromache

2005-04-26T18:05:52Z

JMenges:

Andromache

Her Home

Andromache was figure in the Iliad, which was written by Homer. She was the daughter of King Eetion, of Thebes in Mysia. Andromache had seven brothers, all of whom along with her father were killed by Achilles when the Greeks raided Thebes. This raid occurred during the ninth year of the Trojan War. Andromache’s mother was ransomed but died in Troy prior to its fall to the Greeks

Hector and Andromache

Andromache’s first husband was Hector, the son of Priam. She was already married and living in Troy when Thebes fell to the Greeks. She bore an only son to Hector, Astyanax (or Scamandrius). Her husband Hector was killed by Achilles and then desecrated for killing Achilles’ cousin Patroclus.

Neoptolemeus and Andromache

Andromache became a concubine to Neoptolemeus (Pyrrhus), Achilles’ son, as part of the booty when Troy was defeated. Her son, Astyanax, was thrown from the walls of Troy after its fall. In some accounts Neoptolemeus threw Astyanax from the wall, in others he did not. Neoptolemeus took Andromache to the city of Epirus, where he was the king. Epirus is located in the Adriatic coastal region of Hellas between the Ambracian Gulf and Illyria (Albania). Three sons were born to Neoptolemeus and Andromache, Molossus, Piclus, and Pergamus. Molossus gave his name to the Molossian people. Neoptolemeus abandoned Andromache for Hermione.

Helenus and Andromache

Orestes killed Neoptolemeus at Delphi. Hermione had been betrothed to Orestes prior to Neoptolemeus marrying her. Neoptolemeus bequeathed his kingdom and Andromache to Helenus, one of the few surviving children of King Priam of Troy, and brother of Hector. Neoptolemeus had brought Helenus from Troy to Epirus. Helenus and Andromache jointly ruled Epirus. Andromache bore Helenus a child, Cestrinus.

Helenus’ Death

Molossus inherited Epirus after Helenus death. After Helenus death Andromache left Epirus with her son, Pergamus and went to Mysia. In Mysia Pergamus fought and killed Arius in a single combat for the kingdom of Teuthrania. The city Pergamum bore his name.

Works Cited

Carlos Parada, Greek Mythology Link, 1993-2005 http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
29 March 2005 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Andromache.html>

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911
29 March 2005 <http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm>

http://www.everything2.com/
29 March 2005 <http://www.everything2.com/index.pl>

Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition,http://www.encyclopedia.com
29 March 2005 <http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/a/andromac.asp>

James Hunter Encyclopedia Mythica 3 March 1997 http://www.pantheon.org
29 March 2005 <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/andromache.html>

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911 http://womenshistory.about.com
29 March 2005 <http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm>

Paris

2005-04-26T17:40:19Z

JMenges:

Paris

His Parentage

Paris was the second son of King [[Priam]] and Queen Hecabe of Troy. He was the younger sibling of [[Hector]]. Prior to his birth, Paris’ mother, [[Hecabe]], had a dream. In her dream she gave birth to a firebrand. [[Priam]]’s son, the seer Aesacus, interpreted the dream. He foretold that the child would cause the destruction of Troy. When Paris was born Agelaus, a servant of [[Priam]]’s, was told to take the child to Mount Ida and leave him there to die from exposure. Agelaus returned 5 days later to find the child still alive. He took Paris home and raised him in secret.

Paris and Oenone

While he was attending his herds on Mount Ida, Paris fell in love with the Oenone I, a nymph who had the gifts of healing and prophecy. She was the daughter of the river god Cebren. Due to her gift of prophecy, Oenone knew that Paris would leave her one day for another woman and that this love between Paris and the other woman would cause a great war. Paris and Oenone had one child, Corythus.

The Apple of Discord

Peleus and Thetis, [[Achilles]]’ parents, were celebrating their wedding on Mount Pelion with all the gods in attendance except one. Eris, the goddess of Discord, had not been invited. Angry because she had not been invited, disrupted the wedding feast when she threw a golden apple into the midst of those assembled, with the inscription “For the Fairest”. The three most powerful goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, each believed that she should receive the apple. Zeus, who wisely chose not to be the judge, sent Hermes to ask Paris if he would be the arbitrator. Paris accepted and a time was chosen for the Paris to meet the three goddesses on Mount Pelion.

The first goddess to approach Paris was Hera, the queen. She promised Paris wealth and power if he awarded her the apple. Athena was next and offered Paris wisdom, glory and victory in all battles if he would present her with the apple. Aphrodite’s offer was the gift of love and the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris accepted Aphrodite’s offer and thus the fate of Troy was sealed. The most beautiful woman was Helen of Sparta, the wife of King [[Menelaus]].

His Identity Revealed

Paris, or Alexander, as he was known at this time, grew up to be a handsome and strong young shepherd. He had raised a prize bull, which no other bull had been able to defeat in contests. King Priam sent several of his servants to Mount Ida to bring back a bull for a festival. Paris’ bull was chosen and Paris followed the men. While at the festival, Paris participated in the games that were going on and was victorious against all who participated including his brothers, [[Hector]] and Deiphobus I. They would have killed him if it had not been revealed to Priam that Paris was his son. [[Priam]] acknowledged Paris as his son and Paris was received at the palace.

Paris and Helen

Paris sailed to Lacedaemon with his brother [[Hector]], where Helen’s brothers, the Dioscuri, received them. Paris and Hector went on to Sparta where they became guests of King [[Menelaus]]. The brothers had been n Sparta for a while when it was necessary for King [[Menelaus]] to travel to Crete. While in [[Menelaus]] was in Crete, Paris took Helen back to Troy. [[Menelaus]] called upon the former suitors of Helen, to accompany him to Troy so that he could bring his wife back to Troy. Thus began the ten-year Trojan War.

Paris’ Death

In the tenth year of the war a single combat fought between Menelaus and Paris was arranged in an attempt to end the war. Paris was almost killed during this combat when [[Menelaus]] was able to grasp the crest of Paris’ helmet and began to drag him. Aphrodite saved Paris when the strap on his helmet broke and she shrouded him in a mist to help him escape back within the walls of Troy.

Paris, an excellent archer, killed [[Achilles]] with a poisoned arrow pierced Achilles’ heel. Pairs had avenged the death of his brother [[Hector]] who had been killed by [[Achilles]]. Philoctetes, with the bow of Hercules, shot Paris with a poisoned arrow and injured him. Paris died from this wound when his first wife, Oenone, failed to heal him.

Works Cited
Carlos Parada, Greek Mythology Link, 1993-2005 http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
14 April 2005 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Paris.html>

Joel Skidmore, Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
1993-2005 http://www.mythweb.com. Mythweb. Published by Fleet Gazelle,
April 14 2005 < http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/entries/paris.html>

Steve Eddy and Claire Hamilton, Living Myths
Last updated 25 March 05 http://www.livingmyths.com/Greek.htm
14 April 2005 <http://www.livingmyths.com/index.htm>

N.S. Gill, Who’s Who in Greek Legend
1999-2003. About.com?, http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm
14 April 2005 <http://ancienthistory.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm#paris>

Paris

2005-04-26T17:37:07Z

JMenges:

Paris

His Parentage

Paris was the second son of King [[Priam]] and Queen Hecabe of Troy. He was the younger sibling of [[Hector]]. Prior to his birth, Paris’ mother, [[Hecabe]], had a dream. In her dream she gave birth to a firebrand. [[Priam]]’s son, the seer Aesacus, interpreted the dream. He foretold that the child would cause the destruction of Troy. When Paris was born Agelaus, a servant of [[Priam]]’s, was told to take the child to Mount Ida and leave him there to die from exposure. Agelaus returned 5 days later to find the child still alive. He took Paris home and raised him in secret.

Paris and Oenone

While he was attending his herds on Mount Ida, Paris fell in love with the Oenone I, a nymph who had the gifts of healing and prophecy. She was the daughter of the river god Cebren. Due to her gift of prophecy, Oenone knew that Paris would leave her one day for another woman and that this love between Paris and the other woman would cause a great war. Paris and Oenone had one child, Corythus.

The Apple of Discord

Peleus and Thetis, [[Achilles]]’ parents, were celebrating their wedding on Mount Pelion with all the gods in attendance except one. Eris, the goddess of Discord, had not been invited. Angry because she had not been invited, disrupted the wedding feast when she threw a golden apple into the midst of those assembled, with the inscription “For the Fairest”. The three most powerful goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, each believed that she should receive the apple. Zeus, who wisely chose not to be the judge, sent Hermes to ask Paris if he would be the arbitrator. Paris accepted and a time was chosen for the Paris to meet the three goddesses on Mount Pelion.

The first goddess to approach Paris was Hera, the queen. She promised Paris wealth and power if he awarded her the apple. Athena was next and offered Paris wisdom, glory and victory in all battles if he would present her with the apple. Aphrodite’s offer was the gift of love and the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris accepted Aphrodite’s offer and thus the fate of Troy was sealed. The most beautiful woman was Helen of Sparta, the wife of King [[Menelaus]].

His Identity Revealed

Paris, or Alexander, as he was known at this time, grew up to be a handsome and strong young shepherd. He had raised a prize bull, which no other bull had been able to defeat in contests. King Priam sent several of his servants to Mount Ida to bring back a bull for a festival. Paris’ bull was chosen and Paris followed the men. While at the festival, Paris participated in the games that were going on and was victorious against all who participated including his brothers, [[Hector]] and Deiphobus I. They would have killed him if it had not been revealed to Priam that Paris was his son. [[Priam]] acknowledged Paris as his son and Paris was received at the palace.

Paris and Helen

Paris sailed to Lacedaemon with his brother [[Hector]], where Helen’s brothers, the Dioscuri, received them. Paris and Hector went on to Sparta where they became guests of King [[Menelaus]]. The brothers had been n Sparta for a while when it was necessary for King [[Menelaus]] to travel to Crete. While in [[Menelaus]] was in Crete, Paris took Helen back to Troy. [[Menelaus]] called upon the former suitors of Helen, to accompany him to Troy so that he could bring his wife back to Troy. Thus began the ten-year Trojan War.

Paris’ Death

In the tenth year of the war a single combat fought between Menelaus and Paris was arranged in an attempt to end the war. Paris was almost killed during this combat when [[Menelaus]] was able to grasp the crest of Paris’ helmet and began to drag him. Aphrodite saved Paris when the strap on his helmet broke and she shrouded him in a mist to help him escape back within the walls of Troy.

Paris, an excellent archer, killed [[Achilles]] with a poisoned arrow pierced Achilles’ heel. Pairs had avenged the death of his brother [[Hector]] who had been killed by [[Achilles]]. Philoctetes, with the bow of Hercules, shot Paris with a poisoned arrow and injured him. Paris died from this wound because his first wife Oenone failed to heal him.

Works Cited
Carlos Parada, Greek Mythology Link, 1993-2005 http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
14 April 2005 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Paris.html>

Joel Skidmore, Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
1993-2005 http://www.mythweb.com. Mythweb. Published by Fleet Gazelle,
April 14 2005 < http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/entries/paris.html>

Steve Eddy and Claire Hamilton, Living Myths
Last updated 25 March 05 http://www.livingmyths.com/Greek.htm
14 April 2005 <http://www.livingmyths.com/index.htm>

N.S. Gill, Who’s Who in Greek Legend
1999-2003. About.com?, http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm
14 April 2005 <http://ancienthistory.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm#paris>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T17:29:52Z

JMenges:

Astyanax

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of [[Hector]] and [[Andromache]] of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy at the end of the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, [[Hector]], and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was Neoptolemus, [[Achilles]]' son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

Works Cited

The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia,
1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease,
2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease, http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T14:14:17Z

JMenges:

Astyanax

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of [[Hector]] and [[Andromache]] of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy at the end of the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, [[Hector]], and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was Neoptolemus, [[Achilles]]' son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

Works Cited

"http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
© 1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease.
© 2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease.
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T14:11:50Z

JMenges:

Astyanax

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of [[Hector]] and [[Andromache]] of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy at the end of the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, [[Hector]], and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was [[Neoptolemus]], [[Achilles]]' son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

Works Cited

"http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
© 1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease.
© 2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease.
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T14:02:51Z

JMenges:

Astyanax

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of Hector and Andromache of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy at the end of the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, Hector, and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was Neoptolemus, Achilles' son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

Works Cited

"http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
© 1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease.
© 2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease.
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T14:02:13Z

JMenges:

Astyanax

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of Hector and Andromache of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy at the end of the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, Hector, and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was Neoptolemus, Achilles son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

Works Cited

"http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
© 1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease.
© 2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease.
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Astyanax

2005-04-26T14:01:17Z

JMenges:

Astyanax

In Greek Mythology, Astyanax was the infant son of Hector and Andromache of Troy. Astyanax had a very short life span. While he was still very young the Greeks killed him when they captured Troy during the Trojan War. The Greeks killed him because they had killed his father, Hector, and feared he would attempt revenge if he were to survive. In some accounts it was Neoptolemus, Achilles son, who threw Astyanax from the wall of Troy. In other accounts it was other Greeks who accomplished the act.

Works Cited

"http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/.html." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
© 1994, 2000-2005, on Infoplease.
© 2000–2005 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease.
31 Mar. 2005 <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0805144.html>

Andromache

2005-03-31T14:45:51Z

JMenges:

Andromache

Her Home

Andromache was figure in the Iliad, which was written by Homer. She was the daughter of King Eetion, of Thebes in Mysia. Andromache had seven brothers, all of whom along with her father were killed by Achilles when the Greeks raided Thebes. This raid occurred during the ninth year of the Trojan War. Andromache’s mother was ransomed but died in Troy prior to its fall to the Greeks

Hector and Andromache

Andromache’s first husband was Hector, the son of Priam. She was already married and living in Troy when Thebes fell to the Greeks. She bore an only son to Hector, Astyanax (or Scamandrius). Her husband Hector was killed by Achilles and then desecrated for killing Achilles’ cousin Patroclus.

Neoptolemeus and Andromache

Andromache became a concubine to Neoptolemeus (Pyrrhus), Achilles’ son, as part of the booty when Troy was defeated. Her son, Astyanax, was thrown from the walls of Troy after its fall. In some accounts Neoptolemeus threw Astyanax from the wall, in others he did not. Neoptolemeus took Andromache to the city of Epirus, where he was the king. Epirus is located in the Adriatic coastal region of Hellas between the Ambracian Gulf and Illyria (Albania). Three sons were born to Neoptolemeus and Andromache, Molossus, Piclus, and Pergamus. Molossus gave his name to the Molossian people. Neoptolemeus abandoned Andromache for Hermione.

Helenus and Andromache

Orestes killed Neoptolemeus at Delphi. Hermione had been betrothed to Orestes prior to Neoptolemeus marrying her. Neoptolemeus bequeathed his kingdom and Andromache to Helenus, one of the few surviving children of King Priam of Troy, and brother of Hector. Neoptolemeus had brought Helenus from Troy to Epirus. Helenus and Andromache jointly ruled Epirus. Andromache bore Helenus a child, Cestrinus.

Helenus’ Death

Molossus inherited Epirus after Helenus death. After Helenus death Andromache left Epirus with her son, Pergamus and went to Mysia. In Mysia Pergamus fought and killed Arius in a single combat for the kingdom of Teuthrania. The city Pergamum bore his name.

Works Cited

Andromache
[http://www.everything2.com/index.pl]

Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2005
[http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/a/andromac.asp]

Andromache
by James Hunter
[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/andromache.html]

Andromache
[http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Andromache.html]

Andromache
(myth)
This entry is adapted slightly from the Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911
[http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm]

Andromache

2005-03-31T14:23:55Z

JMenges:

Andromache

Her Home

Andromache was figure in the Iliad, which was written by Homer. She was the daughter of king Eetion, of Thebes in Mysia. Andromache had seven brothers, all of whom along with her father were killed by Achilles when the Greeks raided Thebes. This raid occurred during the ninth year of the Trojan War. Andromache’s mother was ransomed but died in Troy prior to its fall to the Greeks

Hector and Andromache

Andromache’s first husband was Hector, the son of Priam. She was already married and living in Troy when Thebes fell to the Greeks. She bore an only son to Hector, Astyanax (or Scamandrius). Her husband Hector was killed by Achilles and then desecrated for killing Achilles’ cousin Patroclus.

Neoptolemeus and Andromache

Andromache became a concubine to Neoptolemeus (Pyrrhus), Achilles’ son, as part of the booty when Troy was defeated. Her son, Astyanax, was thrown from the walls of Troy after its fall. In some accounts Neoptolemeus threw Astyanax from the wall, in others he did not. Neoptolemeus took Andromache to the city of Epirus, where he was the king. Epirus is located in the Adriatic coastal region of Hellas between the Ambracian Gulf and Illyria (Albania). Three sons were born to Neoptolemeus and Andromache, Molossus, Piclus, and Pergamus. Molossus gave his name to the Molossian people. Neoptolemeus abandoned Andromache for Hermione.

Helenus and Andromache

Orestes killed Neoptolemeus at Delphi. Hermione had been betrothed to Orestes prior to Neoptolemeus marrying her. Neoptolemeus bequeathed his kingdom and Andromache to Helenus, one of the few surviving children of King Priam of Troy, and brother of Hector. Neoptolemeus had brought Helenus from Troy to Epirus. Helenus and Andromache jointly ruled Epirus. Andromache bore Helenus a child, Cestrinus.

Helenus’ Death

Molossus inherited Epirus after Helenus death. After Helenus death Andromache left Epirus with her son, Pergamus and went to Mysia. In Mysia Pergamus fought and killed Arius in a single combat for the kingdom of Teuthrania. The city Pergamum bore his name.

Andromache
[http://www.everything2.com/index.pl]

Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2005
[http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/a/andromac.asp]

Andromache
by James Hunter
[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/andromache.html]

Andromache
[http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Andromache.html]

Andromache
(myth)
This entry is adapted slightly from the Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911
[http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm]

Andromache

2005-02-26T04:47:28Z

JMenges:

Andromache

Her Home
Andromache was figure in the Iliad, which was written by Homer. She was the daughter of king Eetion, of Thebes in Mysia. Andromache had seven brothers, all of whom along with her father were killed by Achilles when the Greeks raided Thebes. This raid occurred during the ninth year of the Trojan War. Andromache’s mother was ransomed but died in Troy prior to its fall to the Greeks

Hector and Andromache
Andromache’s first husband was Hector, the son of Priam. She was already married and living in Troy when Thebes fell to the Greeks. She bore an only son to Hector, Astyanax (or Scamandrius). Her husband Hector was killed by Achilles and then desecrated for killing Achilles’ cousin Patroclus.

Neoptolemeus and Andromache
Andromache became a concubine to Neoptolemeus (Pyrrhus), Achilles’ son, as part of the booty when Troy was defeated. Her son, Astyanax, was thrown from the walls of Troy after its fall. In some accounts Neoptolemeus threw Astyanax from the wall, in others he did not. Neoptolemeus took Andromache to the city of Epirus, where he was the king. Epirus is located in the Adriatic coastal region of Hellas between the Ambracian Gulf and Illyria (Albania). Three sons were born to Neoptolemeus and Andromache, Molossus, Piclus, and Pergamus. Molossus gave his name to the Molossian people. Neoptolemeus abandoned Andromache for Hermione.

Helenus and Andromache
Orestes killed Neoptolemeus at Delphi. Hermione had been betrothed to Orestes prior to Neoptolemeus marrying her. Neoptolemeus bequeathed his kingdom and Andromache to Helenus, one of the few surviving children of King Priam of Troy, and brother of Hector. Neoptolemeus had brought Helenus from Troy to Epirus. Helenus and Andromache jointly ruled Epirus. Andromache bore Helenus a child, Cestrinus.

Helenus’ Death
Molossus inherited Epirus after Helenus death. After Helenus death Andromache left Epirus with her son, Pergamus and went to Mysia. In Mysia Pergamus fought and killed Arius in a single combat for the kingdom of Teuthrania. The city Pergamum bore his name.

Andromache
[http://www.everything2.com/index.pl]

Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2005
[http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/a/andromac.asp]

Andromache
by James Hunter
[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/andromache.html]

Andromache
[http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Andromache.html]

Andromache
(myth)
This entry is adapted slightly from the Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911
[http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_andromache.htm]