Ajax · Character
Eurysaces
The young son of Ajax and Tecmessa, who is protected by Teucer.
minor
First appearance: ajax
Eurysaces's tie to Ajax is one of the pressures that moves Ajax—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
His name is explained as meaning 'broad shield'.
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With Ajax (family): Eurysaces is Ajax's young son, whom Ajax fiercely loves and for whom he wishes a future of honor and strength. In…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Ajax's family and allies
- Protagonist
- Greek leaders and gods
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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