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

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

“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

"In the house are these two beautiful stained glass panels with quotes from Shakespeare on them," she said of the twin windows inscribed with lines from "Troilus and Cressida" and "Richard II."

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2018

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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