In Greek mythology, Priam was the son of Laomedon and Placia. He was originally called Podarces and was still a baby when his father promised his sister Hesione to Hercules and then broke his word. Hercules sacked Troy and killed Laomedon and all his sons except Podarces whom he sold in the slave market. He was bought by Hesione and she changed his name to Priam. Research Priam