noun

Ājax

gen. Ājācis · gender masculine · decl. 3rd

the name of two Greeks renowned for their bravery

the name of two Greeks renowned for their bravery.

son of Telamon

Ajax Telamonius, son of Telamon, who contended with Ulysses for the possession of the arms of Achilles, and, when the former obtained them, became insane and killed himself. From his blood the hyacinth sprang up, Ov. M. 13, 395.—

son of Oileus

Ajax Oileus, son of Oileus, king of the Locri, who violated Cassandra, Verg. A. 1, 41; Cic. de Or. 2, 66.—

The title of an unfinished tragedy of the emperor Augustus

The title of an unfinished tragedy of the emperor Augustus, Suet. Aug. 85.

Perseus ID: n1664 Key: Ajax