# Telamon — Ajax character guide

> Telamon in Ajax by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chorus Son of Telamon

**First appearance:** 0002-ajax

## Who they are

Ajax's father, a legendary Greek hero, mentioned as Teucer's father.

## Relationships

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

_family_

Telamon is Ajax's father, a source of pride and pressure for Ajax, who fears disappointing his legendary sire.

### [Messenger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/characters/messenger)

_professional_

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)

_social_

Odysseus and Telamon are acquainted through their shared status as Greek heroes, but their interaction is limited and formal.

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