Polidoros

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúdōros ‎(Πολῠ́δωρος),” composed of two elements: “polús ‎(πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “dôron ‎(δῶρον)” (gift). In turn, the name means “one who brings many gifts.” Polýdoros ‎(Πολύδωρος) is the youngest son of Priam and Hecuba in the mythology of the Trojan War. Polydoros is an example of the fluid nature of myth, as his role and story vary significantly in different traditions and sources. In Homer’s Greek epic, the Iliad, Polydoros is depicted briefly as a foe to Achilles. According to this source, he was the youngest son of Priam, and thus his father would not let him fight. Achilles, however, sees him on the battlefield showing off his great speed running through the lines and spears him, ending his life.