In Greek mythology, a Trojan princess who was rescued from a sea monster by Heracles.
From Ancient Greek Ἡσιόνη (Hesiónē), a name of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'hesper' meaning evening or west. The name appeared in Homer's Iliad and was borne by several figures in Greek mythology.
Hesione's rescue by Heracles was actually a plot point in the Trojan War—her ungrateful father Laomedon refused to pay Heracles for saving her, which sparked a feud that lasted generations and directly contributed to Troy's downfall. It's wild how a broken deal in mythology set off a chain reaction that destroyed an entire civilization.
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