Erymas

In Greek mythology, Erymas (Ancient Greek: Ἐρύμας) may refer to the following characters who participated in the Trojan War:

  • Erymas, a Lycian friend of Glaucus, the man who exchanged his golden armour for that of Diomedes, which was made of bronze. He was killed by King Idomeneus of Crete.[1]
  • Erymas, a Lycian warrior slain by Patroclus.[2]
  • Erymas, a Trojan soldier who was killed by Ajax the Greater.[3]
  • Erymas, a companion of Aeneas. He was murdered by Turnus, the man who opposed Aeneas in Italy.[4]

References

  1. ^ Homer, Iliad 16.345
  2. ^ Homer, Iliad 16.415
  3. ^ Quintus Smyrnaeus, 3.231
  4. ^ Virgil, Aeneid 9.702
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