# Teucer — The Iliad character guide

> Teucer in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** blameless Teucer, Dear Teucer

**First appearance:** 0001-the-iliad

## Who they are

Half-brother of Ajax and a skilled Greek archer.

## In the story

### [Book VIII: The Second Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-viii-the-second-battle)

Fights from behind Ajax's shield, killing many Trojans with his bow, and is praised by Agamemnon.

### [Book XII: The Battle at the Grecian Wall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-xii-the-battle-at-the-grecian-wall)

Accompanies Ajax and wounds Glaucus with an arrow.

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