Briseis (/ braɪˈsiːɪs /; Ancient Greek: Βρισηίς, romanized: Brīsēís, lit. 'daughter of Briseus', pronounced [briːsɛːís]), also known as Hippodameia (Ἱπποδάμεια, [hippodámeːa]), [2] is a …

Briseis was a female character who appeared in the tales of Greek mythology during the Trojan War. Briseis would become a concubine of the hero Achilles, but she was also the reason, …

Mar 2, 2019 · In the legends, Briseis was the wife of King Mynes of Lyrnessus, an ally of Troy. Achilles slew Mynes and the brothers of Briseis (children of Briseus), then received her as his …

Briseis is introduced in the narrative not as a human being but as a prize to be won or lost. Her lack of autonomy is described in Book 1 when she’s characterized as an “unwilling beauty… in …

Sep 19, 2023 · In the vast tapestry of Greek mythology, Briseis stands out not as a goddess or a warrior, but as a symbol of beauty and conflict. Her story, intertwined with the fates of …

Briseis departs unwillingly to sleep with the man who killed her husband and destroyed the life she knew. Achilles tries to find solace with a woman whom he does not love and who, he likely …

Briseis is a Trojan citizen captured during the Greek army’s early raids on Troy. At Patroclus ’s urging, Achilles claims her as a war spoil, but the two give her free reign in the Phthian camp.

Oct 4, 2024 · Briseis is introduced in the Iliad as a beautiful captive woman awarded to Achilles after the sacking of Lyrnessus. Her character is essential to understanding Achilles’ …

Jul 24, 2024 · (Greek mythology) A legendary figure who features in the Iliad; a princess granted as concubine to Achilles after the sacking of her city, Lyrnessus, before the beginning of the …

Brisēís (Greek: Βρισηΐς; also known as HippodameiaGreek: Ἱπποδάμεια) [1] was a mythical queen in Asia Minor at the time of the Trojan War. Her character lies at the center of a dispute …