Greek mythology
Neoptolemus
Achilles' son, brought to Troy to end the war
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
- Parents
- Achilles
- Group
- Mortal · Demigods
- Appears in
- Fall of Troy
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Neoptolemus is the son of Achilles, fetched from Skyros because Troy cannot fall without him. He hides in the wooden horse and emerges to butcher his way through the city, cutting down old King Priam at his own altar. He claims Hector's widow Andromache as his prize and carries the spoils of Troy home.
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Fall of Troy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Neoptolemus?
- Neoptolemus is the son of Achilles, fetched from Skyros because Troy cannot fall without him. He hides in the wooden horse and emerges to butcher his way through the city, cutting down old King Priam at his own altar.
- Which mythology does Neoptolemus belong to?
- Neoptolemus belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Neoptolemus appear in?
- Neoptolemus appears in Fall of Troy, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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