Priam first kills Priam's son Polites in front of his father as he seeks sanctuary on the altar of Zeus. Priam rebukes Neoptolemus, throwing a spear at him, harmlessly hitting his shield. Neoptolemus then drags Priam to the altar and there kills him too. It has been suggested by Hittite sources, specifically the Manapa-Tarhunta letter, that there is historical basis for the archetype of King Priam. The letter describes one Piyama-Radu as a troublesome rebel who overthrew a Hittite client king and thereafter established his own rule over the city of Troy (mentioned as Wilusa in Hittite). There is also mention
The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King is a fantasy novel by Lynn Abbey, set in the world of Dark Sun, and based on the "Dungeons & Dragons" role-playing game. It is the fifth and final novel published in the "Chronicles of Athas" series. It was published in April 1996 (). "The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King" tells the story of Hamanu. Paul Pettengale reviewed "The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King" for "Arcane" magazine, rating it a 5 out of 10 overall. He comments that, "Of all