Astyanax

noun

Greek myth the young son of Hector and Andromache, who was hurled from the walls of Troy by the Greeks

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Historical Examples of astyanax

Now, if the men called him Astyanax, is it not probable that the other name was conferred by the women?
Cratylus
Plato
Among this number was Andromache, widow of Hector, and mother of Astyanax.
Heathen Mythology
Various
She is thinking ever of her Hector, and Astyanax whom you slew!
Andromache
Gilbert Murray
The scandalous behaviour of all concerned in Astyanax may well have caused a falling-off in the subscriptions.
Handel
Edward J. Dent
But none knew the depth of his love and gentleness as did his wife, Andromache, and their little son, Astyanax.
Half a Hundred Hero Tales
Various

Word Origin and History for astyanax

Astyanax

son of Hector and Andromache ("Iliad"), Greek, literally "lord of the city," from asty "city" (see asteism) + anax "chief, lord, master." Also the epithet of certain gods.