Victory Odes · Character

Aias

Hero of the Trojan War, son of Telamon, known for his strength.

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Also known as Telamon, Aias Telamon

First appearance: victory odes

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Referenced as Oïlean Aias, whose shrine is made glorious by Epharmostus' victory.

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With Alkmena (family): Aias (Ajax) is a descendant of Alcmene through the lineage of Heracles, making them distant kin. In IX For Epharmostus of Opus: Referenced as Oïlean Aias, whose shrine is made glorious by…

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Mythological heroes and deities
Victors, patrons, and mythological figures
Heracles and his family

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IX For Epharmostus of Opus
Referenced as Oïlean Aias, whose shrine is made glorious by Epharmostus' victory.
VIII For Aristomenes of Aegina
Telamonian Aias, included in the list of Aegina's heroic protectors.
II For Timodemus of Acharnae
Mentioned as a hero of Salamis, whose challenge to Hector exemplifies the warrior spirit of the island.
III For Aristokleides of Aegina
Praised for aiding Heracles against Laomedon and the Amazons.
IV For Timasarchus of Aegina
Stalwart companion of Heracles, fought at Troy and against giants.
IV For Timasarchus of Aegina
Son of Telamon, ruler of Salamis.
VII For Sogenes of Aegina
Mentioned as the mightiest warrior after Achilles, who died by his own sword.
VIII For Deinias of Aegina
Telamon's son, who was driven to suicide by envy and deceit over the armor of Achilles.
IV For Melissus of Thebes
Mentioned as a tragic hero whose prowess was immortalized by Homer, serving as a cautionary example.
V For Phylakidas of Aegina
Aiakid hero whose valor at Salamis is cited as evidence of Aegina's shipmen saving the island from ruin.
VI
Son of Telamon, prophesied by Heracles to be a mighty warrior.

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