# The Aiakids — Victory Odes character guide

> The Aiakids in Victory Odes by Pindar.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Aiakids

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

## Who they are

Descendants of Aiakus, including Peleus, Telamon, and Achilles.

## In the story

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

Heroic lineage of Aegina, including Peleus, Achilles, and Telamon, praised as the island's glory.

### [V For Pytheas of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/v)

Hero-spearmen descended from Kronos and Zeus, honored by Pytheas' victory.

### [VII For Sogenes of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/vii)

Ruling clan of Aegina, praised for their spear-clashing and love of contest.

### [V For Phylakidas of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/v)

Heroic lineage of Aegina, invoked to inspire the song and linked to the island's martial glory.

## Links

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