Who killed Hector in the Trojan War?

Achilles is the hero renowned for killing Hector during the Trojan War, a pivotal event in Greek mythology described in Homer's "Iliad." Hector, the prince of Troy, is seen as one of the bravest and most noble warriors on the Trojan side. After the death of Achilles' close friend Patroclus at Hector's hands, Achilles is filled with rage and seeks revenge.

In their fateful encounter, Achilles confronts Hector outside the walls of Troy. Fueled by grief and anger, Achilles ultimately overpowers Hector, proving himself to be the superior warrior. After defeating him, Achilles desecrates Hector's body by dragging it behind his chariot around the walls of Troy, dishonoring him in death. This act not only highlights Achilles' ferocity and heroic stature but also emphasizes the themes of honor and vengeance that are central to the narrative of the "Iliad."

The other figures listed, while notable in their own rights, do not play the role of Hector’s executor. Paris, for instance, indirectly leads to Hector's downfall due to his previous conflict with Achilles, but does not kill Hector himself in this encounter. Similarly, both Odysseus and Ajax are significant characters in the war but are not responsible for