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

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Q: Why did neoptolemus kill astyanax?
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Who did Neoptolemus the son of Achilles kill?

During and after the Trojan war, Neoptolemus killed Priam, Eurypylus, Polyxena, Polites and Astyanax, among others.


What of Hectors son Trojan war?

Astyanax was a baby, and was thrown from the walls by Neoptolemus after its capture to avoid the chance of his seeking revenge after he grew up.


In greek mythology what was hector's wife named?

Hector's wife was named Andromache. Contrary to the information provided in the previous answer, they had a son named Astyanax. Astyanax was killed by Achilles' son after the Achaeans conquered Troy.


In Greek mythology what was hector's son's wife's name?

Hector married a woman called andromache and together they had a child called scamandrius. He was nicknamed astyanax by the people of troy, meaning "lord of the city" as his father was a Trojan hero. Astyanax was killed during the Trojan war by the son of Achilles, neoptolemus, who threw him from a wall when he was an infant. This was done for 2 reasons. 1. To prevent astyanax avenging the death of Hector (who was killed by Achilles) 2. To prevent astyanax becoming king of troy


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. Neoptolemus took Andromache as his prize. He also threw Andromache and Hector's baby son Astyanax over Troy's walls.


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When did Astyanax Douglass die?

Astyanax Douglass died in 1975.


When was Astyanax Douglass born?

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Who was Achilles son?

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

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