Hecuba

/ˈhɛkjʊbə/ noun

Definition

In Greek mythology, the queen of Troy and wife of King Priam; often used to reference suffering or tragic nobility.

Etymology

From Greek Ἑκάβη (Hekábē), of uncertain origin. The name appears in Homer's works and later tragic plays, becoming a symbol of maternal grief and the horrors of war.

Kelly Says

Hecuba's tragedy is unforgettable—she lost everyone in the Trojan War and was taken as a slave, yet she's the character who shows the most dignity under impossible suffering. Ancient writers kept returning to her story because she represents how war destroys entire families.

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