Priam

Mortal man

In Greek mythology, Priam (; Ancient Greek: Πρίαμος, pronounced [prí.amos]) was the legendary and last king of Troy during the Trojan War. He was the son of Laomedon.

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Priam. Приам, испрашивающий у Ахиллеса тело Гектора
Приам, испрашивающий у Ахиллеса тело Гектора · Александр Андреевич ИвановImage source Public domain

Mentions in the Iliad

A. T. Murray, Loeb Classical Library, Harvard University Press, 1924 · Homer, Iliad with an English Translation · CC BY-SA 3.0 US

“but most of all the two sons of Atreus, the marshallers of the people: Sons of Atreus, and other well-greaved Achaeans, to you may the gods who have homes upon Olympus grant that you sack the city of Priam, and return safe to your homes; but my dear child release to me, and accept the ransom”
Il. 1.15–19
“rejoice, and the rest of the Trojans would be most glad at heart, were they to hear all this of you two quarrelling, you who are chief among the Danaans in counsel and chief in war. Listen to me, for you are both younger than I. In earlier times I moved among men more warlike than you,”
Il. 1.255–259
“So spoke the Dream, and departed, and left him there, pondering in his heart on things that were not to be brought to pass. For in sooth he deemed that he should take the city of Priam that very day, fool that he was! seeing he knew not what deeds Zeus was purposing,”
Il. 2.35–39
“Aye, and they would leave to Priam and the Trojans their boast, even Argive Helen, for whose sake many an Achaean hath perished in Troy, far from his dear native land. But go thou now throughout the host of the brazen-coated Achaeans; with thy gentle words seek thou to restrain every man,”
Il. 2.160–164
“on your benched ships to flee to your dear native land? Aye, and ye would leave to Priam and the Trojans their boast, even Argive Helen, for whose sake many an Achaean hath perished in Troy, far from his dear native land. But go thou now throughout the host of the Achaeans, and hold thee back no more;”
Il. 2.175–179
“whether the prophecies of Calchas be true, or no. For this in truth do we know well in our hearts, and ye are all witnesses thereto, even as many as the fates of death have not borne away. It was but as yesterday or the day before, when the ships of the Achaeans were gathering in Aulis, laden with woes for Priam and the Trojans;”
Il. 2.300–304
“and now all this is verily being brought to pass. Nay, come, abide ye all, ye well-greaved Achaeans, even where ye are, until we take the great city of Priam. So spake he, and the Argives shouted aloud, and all round about them the ships echoed wondrously beneath the shouting of the Achaeans,”
Il. 2.330–334
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Father · Sources
Father · Sources
Rise, thou son of Laomedon, the chieftains of the horse-taming Trojans, and of the brazen-coated Achaeans, summon thee to go down into the plain, that ye may swear oaths of faith with sacrifice. But Alexander and Menelaus, dear to Ares, will do battle with long spears for the woman's sake;
Il. 3.250
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237

Il. 3.250 · Il. 20.237

Wife · Sources
Wife · Sources
make ready the running mule waggon, and bind the wicker box thereon. And himself he went down to the vaulted treasure-chamber, fragrant of cedar wood and high of roof, that held jewels full many: and he called to him Hecabe his wife, and spake: Lady, from Zeus hath an Olympian messenger come to me,
Il. 24.193
Then, when he had washed his hands, he took the cup from his wife and then made prayer, standing in the midst of thie court, and poured forth the wine, with a look toward heaven, and spake ahoud, saying: Father Zeus, that rulest from Ida, most glorious, most great, grant that I may come unto Achilles' hut as one to be welcomed and to be pitied;
Il. 24.305

Il. 24.193 · Il. 24.305

Brother · Sources
Brother · Sources

Братство или сестринство выведено из общего родителя: Лаомедонт. Матери и отцы, не указанные в источнике, не предполагаются. Квалификация братства/сестринства: Илиада: Общий родитель подтверждён; роль отца или матери не установлена. Общие родители: Лаомедонт.

Wikidata: Лаомедонт — роль родителя · P22
Rise, thou son of Laomedon, the chieftains of the horse-taming Trojans, and of the brazen-coated Achaeans, summon thee to go down into the plain, that ye may swear oaths of faith with sacrifice. But Alexander and Menelaus, dear to Ares, will do battle with long spears for the woman's sake;
Il. 3.250
Then Euryalus slew Dresus and Opheltius, and went on after Aesepus and Pedasus, whom on a time the fountain-nymph Abarbarea bare to peerless Bucolion. Now Bucolion was son of lordly Laomedon, his eldest born, though the mother that bare him was unwed;
Il. 6.23
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237

Il. 3.250 · Il. 6.23 · Il. 20.237

Brother · Sources
Brother · Sources

Братство или сестринство выведено из общего родителя: Лаомедонт. Матери и отцы, не указанные в источнике, не предполагаются. Квалификация братства/сестринства: Илиада: Общий родитель подтверждён; роль отца или матери не установлена. Общие родители: Лаомедонт.

Wikidata: Лаомедонт — роль родителя · P22
Rise, thou son of Laomedon, the chieftains of the horse-taming Trojans, and of the brazen-coated Achaeans, summon thee to go down into the plain, that ye may swear oaths of faith with sacrifice. But Alexander and Menelaus, dear to Ares, will do battle with long spears for the woman's sake;
Il. 3.250
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237–238

Il. 3.250 · Il. 20.237 · Il. 20.237–238

Brother · Sources
Brother · Sources

Братство или сестринство выведено из общего родителя: Лаомедонт. Матери и отцы, не указанные в источнике, не предполагаются. Квалификация братства/сестринства: Илиада: Общий родитель подтверждён; роль отца или матери не установлена. Общие родители: Лаомедонт.

Wikidata: Лаомедонт — роль родителя · P22
Rise, thou son of Laomedon, the chieftains of the horse-taming Trojans, and of the brazen-coated Achaeans, summon thee to go down into the plain, that ye may swear oaths of faith with sacrifice. But Alexander and Menelaus, dear to Ares, will do battle with long spears for the woman's sake;
Il. 3.250
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237–238

Il. 3.250 · Il. 20.237 · Il. 20.237–238

Brother · Sources
Brother · Sources

Братство или сестринство выведено из общего родителя: Лаомедонт. Матери и отцы, не указанные в источнике, не предполагаются. Квалификация братства/сестринства: Илиада: Общий родитель подтверждён; роль отца или матери не установлена. Общие родители: Лаомедонт.

Wikidata: Лаомедонт — роль родителя · P22
Rise, thou son of Laomedon, the chieftains of the horse-taming Trojans, and of the brazen-coated Achaeans, summon thee to go down into the plain, that ye may swear oaths of faith with sacrifice. But Alexander and Menelaus, dear to Ares, will do battle with long spears for the woman's sake;
Il. 3.250
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237–238

Il. 3.250 · Il. 20.237 · Il. 20.237–238

Brother · Sources
Brother · Sources

Братство или сестринство выведено из общего родителя: Лаомедонт. Матери и отцы, не указанные в источнике, не предполагаются. Квалификация братства/сестринства: Илиада: Общий родитель подтверждён; роль отца или матери не установлена. Общие родители: Лаомедонт.

Wikidata: Лаомедонт — роль родителя · P22
Rise, thou son of Laomedon, the chieftains of the horse-taming Trojans, and of the brazen-coated Achaeans, summon thee to go down into the plain, that ye may swear oaths of faith with sacrifice. But Alexander and Menelaus, dear to Ares, will do battle with long spears for the woman's sake;
Il. 3.250
And Ilus again begat a son, peerless Laomedon, and Laomedon begat Tithonus and Priam and Clytius, and Hicetaon, scion of Ares. And Assaracus begat Capys, and he Anchises; but Anchises begat me and Priam goodly Hector.
Il. 20.237

Il. 3.250 · Il. 20.237

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In art

Jérôme-Martin Langlois. Priam at the feet of Achilles. Beaux-Arts de Paris. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116730347

Photograph / reproduction: VladoubidoOo

Photograph / reproduction date: 2013-12-22

Alexander von Nothbeck. Приам испрашивает у Ахиллеса тело Гектора. Scientific-research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124518042

Photograph / reproduction: Attributed to Alexander von Nothbeck

Photograph / reproduction date: 1824

Jules Bastien-Lepage. Priam at Achilles feet. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72824218

Léon Bazille Perrault. The death of Priam. Beaux-Arts de Paris. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104175800

Jean-Baptiste Regnault. The Death of Priam. Musée de Picardie. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114918963

Jules Lefebvre. The Death of Priam. Beaux-Arts de Paris. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17613629

Alexander Ivanov. Приам, испрашивающий у Ахиллеса тело Гектора. Tretyakov Gallery. Public domain. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11827166

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Sources and verification

The character is matched to the catalogue.

Wikidata Q170473

Reference material remains distinct from the poem’s assertions. Characters who share a name retain separate pages.