Ajax · Character
Hector
The slain Trojan prince whose armor Ajax won, leading to the dispute.
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First appearance: ajax
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With Ajax (rivalry): Ajax and Hector are mortal enemies on the battlefield, locked in a fierce combat that defines Ajax's martial glory. In Endnotes: Mentioned in the context of Homer's account where he is dragged…
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- Ajax's family and allies
- Protagonist
- Greek leaders and gods
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