Andromache facts for kids
Andromache is a famous woman from Greek mythology. She was the wife of Hector, a brave hero of Troy. Troy was an ancient city. Andromache and Hector had a son named Astyanax.
Andromache's Story
Andromache lived a difficult life. She was known for her loyalty and strength. Her story is often told in ancient Greek poems and plays.
After the Trojan War
After the Trojan War, Andromache was taken away from Troy. She became a captive of Neoptolemus. He was the son of the famous Greek hero Achilles. Andromache was also taken with Helenus, who was Hector's brother.
Andromache had a child with Neoptolemus named Molossus. Later, Neoptolemus died. After his death, Andromache married Helenus. Helenus was also a prince of Troy. Together, they became the King and Queen of Epirus. Epirus was a region in ancient Greece.
Images for kids
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Andromache Mourning Hector by Jacques-Louis David, 1783
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Andromache in Captivity by Frederic Leighton (c. 1886)
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Aomawa Baker (Andromache) in Euripides' The Trojan Women, directed by Brad Mays at the ARK Theatre Company in Los Angeles, 2003
See also
In Spanish: Andrómaca para niños
