Paris (mythology)

Paris
Prince of Troy
Likely statue of Paris, possibly by Euphanor, 4th century BC, National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
AbodeTroy
Genealogy
Parents
SpouseOenone
Helen of Troy
ChildrenCorythus
Aganus
Bunomus
Idaeus
Helen the Younger

Paris (Ancient Greek: Πάρις, romanizedPáris), also known as Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanizedAléxandros), is a figure from Greek mythology who appears in the numerous stories about of the Trojan War, including Iliad. He was prince of Troy, son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, and younger brother of Prince Hector. His elopement with Helen sparks the Trojan War, during which he fatally wounds Achilles.