# Hector — The Iliad character guide

> Hector in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Hector of the beamy helm, plumèd Hector

**First appearance:** 0001-the-iliad

## Who they are

Trojan prince and commander, son of Priam and Hecuba.

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