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Hector

the Hecuba, the bravest of the Trojans, HECTOR, the son of Priam and whose forces he commanded. His wife was Andromache. celebrated in the "Iliad." Having slain was Andromache. His exploits are Patroclus, the friend of Achilles, the latter sought revenge, and Hector was slain by him. The body of Hector was dragged at the chariot wheels of the conqueror; but afterward it was delivered to Priam for a ransom, who conqueror; but afterward it was degave it a solemn burial.

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