The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Ajax the Greater
Also known as Telamonian Ajax
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 71
There is something elemental about his presence, like a force of nature given human form. His size and bearing suggest a man who has spent his life standing between his people and destruction.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 71
- Books
- 1
Ajax the Greater, also known as Telamonian Ajax, was one of the greatest Greek heroes who fought at Troy. His legendary strength and courage made him indispensable in defending the Greek ships against Trojan attacks. After his death in the Trojan War, his burial place on the Rhoetean promontory became a site of remembrance, marking where he had once pitched his tents and defended the Greek navy with his life.
Description
A massive Greek warrior of heroic proportions, with powerful shoulders and thick arms built for wielding heavy weapons. His weathered, scarred face shows the fierce determination of a man who has never known retreat. He wears dented bronze armor and a crested helmet, the metal bearing the marks of hard use in countless battles.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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