A Thousand Ships Characters

A Thousand Ships Character List

Cassandra

Cassandra is a Trojan princess and one of the main characters. She is known for her ability to see the future, but her visions are never believed by others. Despite her powers, she is unable to stop the destruction of Troy and the fall of her city. Cassandra becomes a slave after the fall of Troy and continues to live with the trauma of her foresight.

Helen

Helen is the queen of Sparta and the cause of the Trojan War. She is a beautiful and renowned woman who is desired by many. She is abducted by Paris, prince of Troy, which leads to the Trojan War. Throughout the book, Helen's actions and motivations are questioned, and her role in the war is explored.

Andromache

Andromache is a Trojan princess who becomes a slave after the fall of Troy. She is the wife of Hector and the mother of their son Astyanax. Throughout the book, Andromache's story is told, including her grief at the loss of her husband, her enslavement, and her struggles as a slave.

Hecuba

Hecuba is the queen of Troy and the mother of Hector and Paris. She is depicted as a strong and powerful woman who fights for her family and city. Throughout the book, Hecuba's story is told, including her grief at the loss of her city, her capture by the Greeks, and her eventual enslavement.

Penelope

Penelope is the queen of Ithaca and the wife of Odysseus. She is depicted as a loyal and patient wife who waits for her husband's return for 20 years. Throughout the book, Penelope's story is told, including her challenges in holding on to her husband's kingdom and her eventual reunion with Odysseus.

Achilles

Achilles is a Greek hero and the greatest warrior in the Greek army. He is depicted as a fierce and unstoppable warrior who is driven by pride and anger. Throughout the book, Achilles' story is told, including his battles with Hector, his eventual death, and the impact of his death on the Greek army.

Polyxena

Polyxena is a Trojan princess who is sacrificed after the fall of Troy. She is depicted as a tragic figure who is caught up in the violence of the war. Throughout the book, Polyxena's story is told, including her sacrifice and the impact of her death on her family and city.

Hector

Hector is the prince of Troy and the greatest warrior of his city. He is depicted as a brave and noble warrior who fights for his city and family. Throughout the book, Hector's story is told, including his battles with Achilles, his death, and the impact of his death on his family and city.

Briseis

Briseis is a captive of Achilles who becomes his concubine. She is depicted as a proud and resilient woman who tries to maintain her dignity in the face of enslavement. Throughout the book, Briseis' story is told, including her experiences as a captive and her eventual release.

Patroclus

Patroclus is Achilles' best friend and charioteer. He is depicted as a loyal and brave companion to Achilles. Throughout the book, Patroclus' story is told, including his death and its impact on Achilles.

Thetis

The goddess of the sea and Achilles' mother. She is a powerful and influential figure in Greek mythology, known for her love and protection of her son.

Update this section!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this section.

Update this section

After you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.