Briséis

Briseis is a name of Greek origin, famously known from Homer's epic poem, the 'Iliad'. In the myth, Briseis was a princess of Lyrnessus, a city in the Troad, and was captured by Achilles during the Trojan War. She became his war prize and concubine. The dispute over Briseis between Achilles and Agamemnon is a central plot point in the 'Iliad', leading to Achilles' withdrawal from battle and subsequent devastating losses for the Achaeans.

The name itself is a patronymic, meaning 'daughter of Briseus'. Briseus was her father, and the suffix '-eis' indicates 'daughter of'. While a significant figure in ancient literature, the name Briseis has not been widely adopted as a given name in modern times, largely due to its specific mythological context and the tragic nature of her story.