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Paris (mythology)

Meet Paris, the prince whose choices sparked a legendary war!

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Alfons Mucha (Paris 1900, musée du Petit Palais)

Alfons Mucha (Paris 1900, musée du Petit Palais)

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Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) - The Judgement of Paris (c1632-5), National Gallery, London, Oct 2015
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Hercules Killing the Birds of Lake Stymphalis by Emile-Antoine Bourdelle
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A bust of of Paris (mythology)
JUDGEMENT of PARIS by Auguste Renoir [1914]
Alfons Mucha (Paris 1900, musée du Petit Palais)

Key Facts

Also Known As
Alexander.
Role
Prince of Troy.
Family
Son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba.
Famous For
Sparking the Trojan War and wounding Achilles.

The Prince Who Caused a Big Fuss!

Imagine a prince named Paris, who lived long, long ago in a city called Troy. He wasn't just any prince; he was the son of the King and Queen! Paris had a brother named Hector, who was a brave warrior.

But Paris is famous for something else – he fell in love with a beautiful queen from another land and took her away. This made her husband very angry, and it started a huge, epic war called the Trojan War!

A Fateful Choice and a Famous Arrow

In the middle of this giant war, Paris did something else important. There was a super-strong warrior named Achilles, who was almost impossible to hurt. But Paris found a way! He shot an arrow that landed right on Achilles's only weak spot. It was a very clever, but also very sad, moment in the story. Paris was a prince, but his actions had a big impact on many heroes.

Who Was This Prince Paris?

Paris had another name, Alexander. He was a prince of Troy, a city that was very important in ancient stories. He was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. Even though he was a prince, he wasn't always seen as a hero. His story is mostly about the choices he made and how they led to big events, like the start of the famous Trojan War.

More Than Just a Prince

Paris is a character from ancient Greek myths, which are like old, exciting stories passed down through generations. He appears in a very famous poem called the Iliad. This poem tells all about the Trojan War. Paris's story shows how one person's decisions can lead to massive consequences, affecting kings, queens, and mighty warriors alike.

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