In Greek mythology, a young woman captured during the Trojan War who became a prize of honor and was at the center of a major conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon.
From Ancient Greek 'Briseïs,' a proper name of uncertain origin, though some scholars connect it to 'brisē' meaning 'mortal' or 'fragile.' The name appears in Homer's Iliad as a historically significant figure.
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