Polydorus (son of Astyanax)

In Greek mythology, Polydorus or Polydore (/ˌpɒlɪˈdɔːrəs/; Ancient Greek: Πολύδωρος, i.e. "many-gift[ed]") was the son of Astyanax, prince of Troy. Astyanax was killed by either Neoptolemos (Achilles' son) or by Odysseus. According to another legend, Astyanax was brought to Greece by Neoptolemos.

For other people with the same name, see Polydorus.

In Frankish legend, Polydore was an ancestor of Clovis I, Peppin III and Charlemagne.[1]

References
  1. Google Books - Lineage of the Saints


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