Klingan Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Well, I've always been told that Ajax killed himself after his mad sheep rampage (After the competition about Achilles armour) - however when I read the Odyssey (Song IV) I cannot but notice that Homer tells us that he was drowned by Neptune. Does anyone know how this fit into the story? For many of them were slain, and many were left; but two chieftains alone of the brazen-coated Achaeans perished on their homeward way ( as for the fighting, thou thyself wast there), and one, I ween, still lives, and is held back on the broad deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylla Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) Well, I've always been told that Ajax killed himself after his mad sheep rampage (After the competition about Achilles armour) - however when I read the Odyssey (Song IV) I cannot but notice that Homer tells us that he was drowned by Neptune. Does anyone know how this fit into the story? For many of them were slain, and many were left; but two chieftains alone of the brazen-coated Achaeans perished on their homeward way ( as for the fighting, thou thyself wast there), and one, I ween, still lives, and is held back on the broad deep. Edited August 2, 2009 by sylla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) I'm pretty sure that there was infact two warriors named Ajax, the one we all know of and a lesser not as well known Ajax. I'll be back later with a bit more info.... EDIT: I was just gonna say that Sylla!!!! Seems like you beat me too it... Edited August 2, 2009 by Gaius Paulinus Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klingan Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Well, I've always been told that Ajax killed himself after his mad sheep rampage (After the competition about Achilles armour) - however when I read the Odyssey (Song IV) I cannot but notice that Homer tells us that he was drowned by Neptune. Does anyone know how this fit into the story? For many of them were slain, and many were left; but two chieftains alone of the brazen-coated Achaeans perished on their homeward way ( as for the fighting, thou thyself wast there), and one, I ween, still lives, and is held back on the broad deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maty Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Just as an extra note - this Ajax was the fellow who raped Cassandra at the fall of Troy. C. was clinging to the altar of Athena for sanctuary and Ajax dragged her off. The other Greeks wanted to execute him - for impiety, not rape - but he saved himself by clinging to the fallen statue of Athena which had fallen over whilst he was dragging Cassandra off it. As a result the gods were less than pleased with him - hence the incident on his journey home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanista Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) I blame Cif I'll get my coat. Edited August 5, 2009 by Lanista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion-Macro Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Whoa, I did not actually know there two Ajax's...I only thought there was Ajax the Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I blame Cif I'll get my coat. Oh dear Lanista, I really do think you should get your coat after that one!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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