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Ajax

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Ajax In Greek mythology, name given to two heroes who fought for Greece against Troy. The ‘Greater’ Ajax is depicted in Homer's Iliad as a courageous warrior who led the troops of Salamis against Troy. The ‘Lesser’ Ajax was shipwrecked by Athena for raping Cassandra.

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