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Paris Greek Mythology . By Katerina Lagace . www.thejohnsongalleries.com. Greek Hero. What is a Greek hero? Greek heroes were extraordinary, but their conduct was not exemplary Mortal Were worshiped . www.rainbowgryphon.com. Paris . Was a Greek hero Was a very handsome man
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ParisGreek Mythology By Katerina Lagace www.thejohnsongalleries.com
Greek Hero • What is a Greek hero? • Greek heroes were extraordinary, but their conduct was not exemplary • Mortal • Were worshiped www.rainbowgryphon.com
Paris • Was a Greek hero • Was a very handsome man • Attracted all goddesses • Often blamed for the Trojan War • Mother: Hecuba • Father: Priam en.wikipedia.org
Myth • While his mother was still pregnant with him, his sister had a vision that the child would bring ruin to the city • A soothsayer said the dream meant the child would cause the destruction of Troy. Priam gave Paris to a slave and ordered him to kill the child • A Shepherd took him in and raised him • Messengers came and took Paris’s favorite bull as a prize • Paris’s sister recognized him • Went into the Trojan war