# Messenger — Ajax character guide

> Messenger in Ajax by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Messenger Folly

**First appearance:** 0002-ajax

## Who they are

A herald who brings news of Calchas's prophecy about Ajax.

## Relationships

### [Ajax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/characters/ajax)

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The Messenger serves as a herald who brings news and warnings to Ajax, acting as a conduit for the army's commands.

### [Telamon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/characters/telamon)

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The Messenger carries news between the Greek camp and Telamon, serving as a formal conduit of information.

### [Odysseus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/characters/odysseus)

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The Messenger relays official communications to Odysseus, acting as a subordinate in the army's hierarchy.

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