# Aiakus — Victory Odes character guide

> Aiakus in Victory Odes by Pindar.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-victory-odes

## Who they are

Mythical king of Aegina, grandfather of Achilles, known for his piety.

## Relationships

### [Alkmena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/characters/alkmena)

_family_

Aeacus is a grandfather of Alcmene through his son Alcaeus, making them close ancestors.

## In the story

### [VIII For Alkimedon of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/viii)

Ancestor of Aegina, chosen by Apollo and Poseidon to help build Troy's walls.

### [VIII For Aristomenes of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/viii)

Founding hero of Aegina, invoked for blessing the city.

### [III For Aristokleides of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/iii)

Founder of the Aeginetan line; Pindar bids the Muse to sing for Aiakus and his race.

### [VIII For Kleandros of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/viii)

Son of Zeus and Aegina; most righteous of men, ancestor of the Aiakid heroes.

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