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Neoptolemus was the son of the warrior Achilles and the princess Deidamia in Greek mythology, and also the mythical progenitor of the ruling dynasty of the Molossians of ancient Epirus. His son by Andromache, daughter of Ēëtion was Amphialus or Molossus. He fought in the Trojan war and killed King Prime.
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Did Ulysses speak to neoptolemus in the land of the dead?
No, Neoptolemus was still alive at the time that Ulysses spoke to the spirits of Hades.
Who did Neoptolemus the son of Achilles kill?
During and after the Trojan war, Neoptolemus killed Priam, Eurypylus, Polyxena, Polites and Astyanax, among others.
Who were Achilles' children?
Achilles only had one child named Neoptolemus. Neoptolemus' mother was Deidamia who became pregnant by Achilles after discovering his true identity.
If Andromache was the wife of hector then why was she the slave of Neoptolemus?
Hector was killed in combat so Andromache was a widow. After Troy lost against the Achaeans, the Achaeans split up the men, women, and children of Troy as their prize. Neoptolemus took Andromache as his prize. He also threw Andromache and Hector's baby son Astyanax over Troy's walls.
What of Hectors son Trojan war?
Astyanax was a baby, and was thrown from the walls by Neoptolemus after its capture to avoid the chance of his seeking revenge after he grew up.
