Deiphobus

Greek mythology

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In Greek mythology, Deiphobus was a prince of Troy and a son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. He was a brother to Hector and Paris. Deiphobus was a warrior who fought in the Trojan War. After Paris's death, Deiphobus sought the hand of Helen, but she rejected him in favor of his brother. Some accounts state that Deiphobus was killed during the Trojan War, while others mention him being captured by the Greeks.123

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Helen of Troy
Role in the Trojan War
…battle, Helen married his brother Deiphobus, whom she betrayed to Menelaus once Troy was captured. Menelaus and Helen then returned to Sparta, where they lived happily until their deaths.
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…battle, Helen married his brother Deiphobus, whom she betrayed to Menelaus once Troy was captured. Menelaus and Helen then returned to Sparta, where they lived happily until their deaths.
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