In Greek mythology, Poludamas was a prophet and friend of Hector during the Trojan War. 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, Poludamas advises the Trojans to retreat when Achilles ends his feud with Agamemnon and rejoins the Greek forces, but Hector does not take his advice, confronts Achilles and is killed by him.