Priam
/ˈpraɪ.əm/noun
The legendary king of Troy in Greek mythology.
Did you know?Priam’s name is ancient and opaque to scholars, but it became immortal through Homer’s *Iliad*, where he stands as the tragic father-king begging Achilles for Hector’s body.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Πρίαμος (Príamos)
“The name of the king of Troy in epic tradition.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Priamus
“The Latin form of the Trojan king’s name.”
Old French
Old French
Priam
“The inherited literary form used in medieval retellings of Trojan legend.”
Middle English
English
Priam
“The legendary king of Troy, known from classical and medieval literature.”
Modern English
English
Priam
“The legendary king of Troy.”