<P> In Greek mythology and Roman Mythology , Hector ( Ἕκτωρ Hektōr , pronounced ( héktɔːr ) ) 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 , who was a descendant of Dardanus and 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 ( whom the people of Troy called Astyanax ) . He acted as leader of the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy , `` killing 31,000 Greek fighters '' , offers Hyginus . During 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 . James Redfield writes of Hector as a `` martyr to loyalties , a witness to the things of this world , a hero ready to die for the precious imperfections of ordinary life . '' </P>
<P> In Greek mythology and Roman Mythology , Hector ( Ἕκτωρ Hektōr , pronounced ( héktɔːr ) ) 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 , who was a descendant of Dardanus and 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 ( whom the people of Troy called Astyanax ) . He acted as leader of the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy , `` killing 31,000 Greek fighters '' , offers Hyginus . During 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 . James Redfield writes of Hector as a `` martyr to loyalties , a witness to the things of this world , a hero ready to die for the precious imperfections of ordinary life . '' </P>
who was the greatest warrior for the trojans
who was the greatest warrior for the trojans
Hector
Hector