Troilus

American

[troi-luhs, troh-uh-] / ˈtrɔɪ ləs, ˈtroʊ ə- /

noun

Classical and Medieval Legend.

a warrior son of Priam, mentioned by Homer and Vergil and later represented as the lover of Cressida.

Troilus British

/ ˈtrɔɪləs, ˈtrəʊɪləs /

noun

Greek myth the youngest son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, slain at Troy. In medieval romance he is portrayed as the lover of Cressida

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Troilus, a prince of Troy, loves Cressida, whose father defects to the Greek besiegers and forces his daughter to change sides with him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The mother of the guy who played Troilus made all the costumes, Mandvi recalled, and so he came out onstage with a cardboard sword with a crease in it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024

“I was really lost as Troilus, and I asked James, ‘Can you please help me understand his situation?,’”

From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2022

This autumn's RSC production of Troilus and Cressida - Barton's favourite play - will be dedicated to him.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2018

“And did you ever find out who Troilus was, Francie? And Cressida?”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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