Victory Odes · Character

Achilles

Greatest Greek warrior at Troy, son of Peleus and Thetis.

minor

Also known as young Achilles

First appearance: victory odes

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With Kadmus (social): Achilles and Cadmus are both heroic figures from different myth cycles, linked by their shared presence in Theban and Trojan lore. With Kadmus (social): Achilles and Cadmus are both heroic figures…

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Kadmus
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Kadmus
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II For Theron of Akragas
Son of Peleus and Thetis, brought to the blessed shore by Zeus' will, slayer of Hector.
IX For Epharmostus of Opus
Mentioned as the son of Thetis who exhorted Patroclus in battle.
X For Agesidamus of Locri Epizephyrii
Mentioned in the analogy of Patroclus thanking Achilles for training.
III For Hiero of Syracuse
Son of Peleus and Thetis; died in battle, mourned by Danaans.
VI For Xenocrates of Akragas
Mentioned as the recipient of Cheiron's advice about honoring the gods and parents.
VIII For Aristomenes of Aegina
Mentioned among the Aiakid heroes who protect Aegina.
The Nemean Odes
Heroic figure referenced in odes as a model of martial excellence and divine lineage.
III For Aristokleides of Aegina
As a child trained by Cheiron, he slew lions and boars, and later fought at Troy against Memnon and Helenus' kinsman.
VI For Alkimidas of Aegina
Mentioned as the hero who slew Memnon and avenged Nestor's son, exemplifying the Aiakid legacy.
VII For Sogenes of Aegina
Referenced as the greatest of the Greeks at Troy, surpassing even Aias.
VIII For Deinias of Aegina
His corpse is referenced in the context of the battle over his armor.
VIII For Kleandros of Aegina
Son of Peleus and Thetis; hero of the Trojan War, whose deeds are sung by the Muses.
Endnotes
Mentioned as a comparison for the victor Kleandros.

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