Hector was the greatest warrior in the Trojan Army and one of the strongest men in the entire war. One of the two princes of the great kingdom of Troy, Hector was also a hero in Homer’s Iliad. Hector and Achilles were the two greatest heroes and soldiers in the Trojan War and were destined to fight each other in one of the greatest battles of the war. However, Hector, calm and royal like Aeneas, was never as wild and fierce as Achilles. Soon after Achilles defeated Hector in a great battle and dragged his body around the battlefield behind his chariot, Hector’s younger brother, Prince Paris, exacted the family’s revenge by famously ending Achilles’ life. Hector lived on as one of the greatest heroes and has become a legend equal to Achilles.

Aeneas, half man-half god, founder of the Roman Empire, was one of the few Trojans that survived the war. Because his mother is the goddess Venus, he was protected by her powers, and thus left unharmed throughout the war. He was destined for greatness and survival, therefore after the defeat of the Trojans, Aeneas traveled to Italy to found the Roman Empire. Throughout his journey to Rome he endured many varied obstacles, from battling the terrifying Underworld to having his notorious romance with Queen Dido of Carthage. During the Trojan War, Aeneas was a model of the perfect soldier. Always putting his duties first, he was a brave and noble fighter. He never let anything get in the way of his duty, not even love.

Odysseus ruled the mighty island kingdom of Ithaca. Known for his cleverness, cunning, sneakiness and charm, he was among the most famous Greek leaders in the Trojan War. He inspired the tale of Homer´s Odyssey, and was, as his name suggests, the hero. Odysseus fought bravely in the Trojan War, and was known as one of the shrewdest fighters. It was he who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse that allowed the Greeks access to the great city of Troy. This clever idea led to the defeat of the Trojans and the eventual Greek victory. Without Odysseus’ astute mind, the Greeks would never have built the Trojan horse and won the war. Following the Greek triumph, Odysseus went on his famous journey where he fought with Cyclops and defeated many other monsters and beasts all in his attempt to return home. He is still remembered to this day when pilgrims and wayward travelers of all ages and backgrounds make their long journeys home.