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Priam

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Pri·am  (prm)
n. Greek Mythology
The father of Paris, Hector, and Cassandra and king of Troy, who was killed when his city fell to the Greeks.
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Noun1.PriamPriam - (Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks

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Hesiod has nothing that remotely approaches such scenes as that between Priam and Achilles, or the pathos of Andromache's preparations for Hector's return, even as he was falling before the walls of Troy; but in matters that come within the range or ordinary experience, he rarely fails to rise to the appropriate level.
"My friend," answered Nestor, "you recall a time of much sorrow to my mind, for the brave Achaeans suffered much both at sea, while privateering under Achilles, and when fighting before the great city of king Priam.
Surely Priam with his sons would rejoice, and the Trojans be glad at heart if they could hear this quarrel between you two, who are so excellent in fight and counsel.
 
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