Hector
In Greek mythology, Hector, the eldest son of Hecuba and Priam and the husband of Andromache, led the Trojan forces in the
Trojan war. Hector is a main
character of Homer's Iliad, which depicts him as a noble,
compassionate, and brave warrior. In the tenth year of the war
Hector killed Patroclus, whose friend Achilles swore to avenge him. After killing
Hector, Achilles trampled on his body, and each day for 12 days he
dragged it by the heels three times around the walls of Troy before
finally giving it up to Priam. The Trojans burned Hector's body
with great honor after 9 days of mourning.