Poludamas

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In Greek mythology, Poludamas or Polydamas was a lieutenant and friend of Hector during the Trojan War. They were born on the same night. Since Homer, in the Iliad, makes no reference to his ancestry (except to note that he is the son of Panthous), he is apparently a commoner, or in any event not a member of the royal house of Troy.

During the battles described in the Iliad, he often proposes a cautious battle strategy which is sometimes accepted but more often refused by Hector, who prefers direct attack. Near the end of the Iliad, Polydamas advises the Trojans to retreat when Achilles ends his feud with Agamemnon and rejoins the Achaean forces, but Hector does not take his advice, confronts Achilles and is killed by him.

Although it is made clear Poludamas was not a royal figure, he was credited to be one of Hector's most important underling commanders, a respected strategist and tactician in Ancient Troy and a friend also of King Priam. Poludamas is credited to be one of the highest generals and commanding figures of the Trojan Army under Hector, and also holds relations with Hector as both a friend and advisor until Hector's failed duel with Achilles.