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In Greek and Roman Mythologies

Who was Neoptolemus?

Neoptolemus was the son of the warriorAchilles and the princess Deidamia in Greek mythology, and also themythical progenitor of the ruling dynasty of the Molossians ofancient … ( Full Answer )

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Why did neoptolemus kill priam?

It could be revenge (as well as a part of theTrojan war) as Achilles the father of Neoptolemus was killed in thewar with Troy by Paris the son of Priam. Priam's death is grap… ( Full Answer )

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Why did neoptolemus kill astyanax?

Astyanax was the son of Hector, son of Priam king of Troy. If hewere allowed to live, it was feared he would avenge his father andrebuild Troy.

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If Andromache was the wife of hector then why was she the slave of Neoptolemus?

Hector was killed in combat so Andromache was a widow. After Troy lost against the Achaeans, the Achaeans split up the men, women, and children of Troy as their prize. Neoptol… ( Full Answer )

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In The Odyssey

What are Odysseus's orders and missions given to neoptolemus?

To come to the Trojan war, and to retrevie Philoctetes and the bowsand arrows of Heracles.

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In The Odyssey

Did Ulysses speak to neoptolemus in the land of the dead?

No, Neoptolemus was still alive at the time that Ulysses spoke tothe spirits of Hades.