Priam

American  

[prahy-uhm] / ˈpraɪ əm /

Also Priamus

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a king of Troy, the son of Laomedon, husband of Hecuba, and father of Paris, Cassandra, Hector, Polyxena, and many others. He was killed during the capture of Troy.

2. the grandson of King Priam.

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Priam British  

/ ˈpraɪəm /

noun

1. Greek myth the last king of Troy, killed at its fall. He was father by Hecuba of Hector, Paris, and Cassandra

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Priam Cultural  

1. The king of Troy and father of Hector and Paris. The Greeks killed him at the end of the Trojan War (see also Trojan War) when they sacked the city.

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Example Sentences

The Trojan War, most famously described in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, tells of a legendary ten year conflict between Greek forces and the city of Troy, ruled by King Priam.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

It recounts a visit to Achilles by Priam, the father of the slain Trojan hero, Hector.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022

Despite Troy’s fall, the war continues, divine punishment for the denial of burial rites to Priam.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2021

Priam has dimes and pennies in a cup holder in his car.

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

He himself, Sinon told Priam, was the wretched victim chosen to be sacrificed.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton