Astyanax facts for kids
Astyanax was a young prince in Greek mythology. He was the son of Hector, one of the bravest heroes of Troy, and his mother was Andromache. His story is a sad part of the famous Trojan War.
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Who Was Astyanax?
Astyanax was born into the royal family of Troy. His name means "city lord" or "prince of the city," which shows how important he was expected to be. People hoped he would one day rule Troy, just like his grandfather, King Priam.
Astyanax and the Trojan War
The Trojan War was a long and famous conflict between the Greeks and the city of Troy. It lasted for ten years. Astyanax was just a baby or a very young child during this war. His father, Hector, was Troy's greatest warrior and protector.
One famous story tells how Hector said goodbye to his family before a big battle. Astyanax was scared of his father's shiny bronze helmet and cried. Hector took off his helmet to comfort his son, showing his love and tenderness even in wartime.
The Fall of Troy
After many years, the Greeks finally won the Trojan War by using the famous Trojan Horse. They entered the city and destroyed it. The war ended with great tragedy for the people of Troy.
The Fate of Astyanax
Sadly, Astyanax did not survive the end of the war. The Greek warriors were worried that if he grew up, he might try to rebuild Troy and seek revenge for his family and city. To prevent this, Neoptolemus, the son of the great Greek hero Achilles, killed young Astyanax. This was a very tragic event that marked the complete downfall of Troy.
Images for kids
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Astyanax, in Andromache's lap, reaches to touch his father's helmet before his duel with Achilles (Apulian red-figure column-crater, ca. 370–360 BC).
See also
In Spanish: Astianacte para niños
