With his brother Archelochus and his cousin Aeneas, Acamas was lieutenant of the Dardanian contingent to assist King Priam.[23] Along with Aeneas and Archelochus he led one of the five divisions attacking the Argive wall in the battle for the ships. Homer'sIliad, Book 2, describes the troops of the Dardanians and its leaders:
"The Dardanians were led by brave Aeneas, whom Aphrodite bore to Anchises, when she, goddess though she was, had lain with him upon the mountain slopes of Ida. He was not alone, for with him were the two sons of Antenor, Arkhilokhos and Akamas, both skilled in all the arts of war."[24]
While in Book 14, Acamas avenged the death of his brother, who had been killed by Ajax, by slaying Promachus the Boeotian.
"But he knew well who it was, and the Trojans were greatly vexed with grief [akhos]. Akamas then bestrode his brother's body and wounded Promakhos the Boeotian with his spear, for he was trying to drag his brother's body away. Akamas vaunted loudly over him saying, "Argive archers, braggarts that you are, toil [ponos] and suffering shall not be for us only, but some of you too shall fall here as well as ourselves. See how Promakhos now sleeps, vanquished by my spear; payment for my brother's blood has not long delayed; a man, therefore, may well be thankful if he leaves a kinsman in his house behind him to avenge his fall."[25][26]
Deathedit
Two sources tackles the versions of the myth regarding Acamas' death. He was killed possibly by Meriones of Crete, half-brother of King Idomeneus in book 16 of the Iliad, but the Acamas killed there was not specifically identified as a son of Antenor. Quintus of Smyrna describes him as having been killed by the Greek hero Philoctetes.
Homer's accountedit
"Meriones gave chase to Akamas on foot and caught him up just as he was about to mount his chariot; he drove a spear through his right shoulder so that he fell headlong from the car, and his eyes were closed in darkness."[27]
Quintus' accountedit
Now Poeas' son [i.e. Philoctetes] the while slew Deioneus and Acamas, Antenor's warrior son: Yea, a great host of strong men laid he low..'[28]
Notesedit
^"Pronunciation of Acames". Pronounce Names. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
^Graves, Robert (2017). The Greek Myths - The Complete and Definitive Edition. Penguin Books Limited. pp. Index s.v. Acamas. ISBN9780241983386.
^Tzetzes, John (2015). Allegories of the Iliad. Translated by Goldwyn, Adam; Kokkini, Dimitra. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, England: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. pp. 61, Prologue 806–807, p. 219, 11.44–46. ISBN978-0-674-96785-4.
^Apollodorus, Epitome 3.34 ff see Greek version: "Ἀρχέλοχος καὶ Ἀκάμας Ἀντήνορος καὶ Θεανοῦς, Δαρδανίων ἡγούμενοι" is translated as "Archelochus and Acamas, sons of Antenor and Theano, leaders of the Dardanians"
^ abTzetzes, John (2015). Allegories of the Iliad. Translated by Goldwyn, Adam; Kokkini, Dimitra. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, England: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. pp. 219, 11.44–46. ISBN978-0-674-96785-4.
^Tzetzes, John (2015). Allegories of the Iliad. Translated by Goldwyn, Adam; Kokkini, Dimitra. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, England: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. pp. 61, Prologue 806–807. ISBN978-0-674-96785-4.
^Tzetzes, John (2015). Allegories of the Iliad. Translated by Goldwyn, Adam; Kokkini, Dimitra. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, England: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. pp. 283, 15.193. ISBN978-0-674-96785-4.
^Homer, Iliad 2.823. Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original. Samuel Butler. Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London. New York and Bombay. 1898
^Homer, Iliad 14.475 Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original. Samuel Butler. Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London. New York and Bombay. 1898
^Homer. The Iliad of Homer. 16.342. Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original. Samuel Butler. Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London. New York and Bombay.
Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
Dictys Cretensis, from The Trojan War.The Chronicles of Dictys of Crete and Dares the Phrygian translated by Richard McIlwaine Frazer, Jr. (1931-). Indiana University Press. 1966. Online version at the Topos Text Project.
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Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1924. ISBN978-0674995796. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
Homer, Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. ISBN978-0198145318. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
Pausanias, Description of Greece with an English Translation by W.H.S. Jones, Litt.D., and H.A. Ormerod, M.A., in 4 Volumes. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1918. ISBN0-674-99328-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library
Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio.3 vols. Leipzig, Teubner. 1903. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
Publius Vergilius Maro, Aeneid. Theodore C. Williams. trans. Boston. Houghton Mifflin Co. 1910. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
Publius Vergilius Maro, Bucolics, Aeneid, and Georgics. J. B. Greenough. Boston. Ginn & Co. 1900. Latin text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
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For other uses see Acamas In Greek mythology Acamas or Akamas ɑː ˈ k ɑː m ɑː s 1 Ancient Greek Ἀkamas folk etymology unwearying 2 was the son of Trojan elder Antenor 3 4 and Theano 5 He participated in the Trojan War and fought on the side of the Trojans Acamas or AkamasLieutenant of the DardaniansMember of the Trojan LeadersAbodeDardaniaBattlesTrojan WarPersonal informationParentsAntenor and TheanoSiblingsCrino Archelochus Glaucus Helicaon Laodocus Coon Polybus Agenor Iphidamas Laodamas Demoleon Eurymachus Medon Thersilochus Antheus PedaeusContents 1 Family 2 Mythology 2 1 Trojan War 2 2 Death 2 2 1 Homer s account 2 2 2 Quintus account 3 Notes 4 ReferencesFamily editAcamas was the brother of Crino 6 Agenor 7 8 Antheus 9 Archelochus 10 11 Coon 12 Demoleon 13 Eurymachus 14 Glaucus 15 Helicaon 16 Iphidamas 17 Laodamas 18 19 Laodocus 20 Medon 21 Polybus 7 22 and Thersilochus 21 Mythology editTrojan War edit With his brother Archelochus and his cousin Aeneas Acamas was lieutenant of the Dardanian contingent to assist King Priam 23 Along with Aeneas and Archelochus he led one of the five divisions attacking the Argive wall in the battle for the ships Homer s Iliad Book 2 describes the troops of the Dardanians and its leaders The Dardanians were led by brave Aeneas whom Aphrodite bore to Anchises when she goddess though she was had lain with him upon the mountain slopes of Ida He was not alone for with him were the two sons of Antenor Arkhilokhos and Akamas both skilled in all the arts of war 24 While in Book 14 Acamas avenged the death of his brother who had been killed by Ajax by slaying Promachus the Boeotian But he knew well who it was and the Trojans were greatly vexed with grief akhos Akamas then bestrode his brother s body and wounded Promakhos the Boeotian with his spear for he was trying to drag his brother s body away Akamas vaunted loudly over him saying Argive archers braggarts that you are toil ponos and suffering shall not be for us only but some of you too shall fall here as well as ourselves See how Promakhos now sleeps vanquished by my spear payment for my brother s blood has not long delayed a man therefore may well be thankful if he leaves a kinsman in his house behind him to avenge his fall 25 26 Death edit Two sources tackles the versions of the myth regarding Acamas death He was killed possibly by Meriones of Crete half brother of King Idomeneus in book 16 of the Iliad but the Acamas killed there was not specifically identified as a son of Antenor Quintus of Smyrna describes him as having been killed by the Greek hero Philoctetes Homer s account edit Meriones gave chase to Akamas on foot and caught him up just as he was about to mount his chariot he drove a spear through his right shoulder so that he fell headlong from the car and his eyes were closed in darkness 27 Quintus account edit Now Poeas son i e Philoctetes the while slew Deioneus and Acamas Antenor s warrior son Yea a great host of strong men laid he low 28 Notes edit Pronunciation of Acames Pronounce Names Retrieved 17 August 2016 Graves Robert 2017 The Greek Myths The Complete and Definitive Edition Penguin Books Limited pp Index s v Acamas ISBN 9780241983386 Tzetzes John 2015 Allegories of the Iliad Translated by Goldwyn Adam Kokkini Dimitra Harvard University Press Cambridge Massachusetts London England Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library pp 61 Prologue 806 807 p 219 11 44 46 ISBN 978 0 674 96785 4 Homer Iliad 2 823 11 60 amp 12 100 Apollodorus Epitome 3 34 ff see Greek version Ἀrxeloxos kaὶ Ἀkamas Ἀnthnoros kaὶ 8eanoῦs Dardaniwn ἡgoymenoi is translated as Archelochus and Acamas sons of Antenor and Theano leaders of the Dardanians Pausanias Graeciae Descriptio 10 27 4 a b Tzetzes John 2015 Allegories of the Iliad Translated by Goldwyn Adam Kokkini Dimitra Harvard University Press Cambridge Massachusetts London England Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library pp 219 11 44 46 ISBN 978 0 674 96785 4 Homer Iliad 11 59 21 545 amp 579 Tzetzes on Lycophron Alexandra 134 Apollodorus Epitome 3 34 Homer Iliad 2 823 12 100 amp 14 464 Tzetzes John 2015 Allegories of the Iliad Translated by Goldwyn Adam Kokkini Dimitra Harvard University Press Cambridge Massachusetts London England Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library pp 61 Prologue 806 807 ISBN 978 0 674 96785 4 Homer Iliad 11 248 amp 256 19 53 Homer Iliad 20 395 Pausanias Graeciae Descriptio 10 27 3 Virgil Aeneid 6 484 Apollodorus Epitome 5 21 Dictys Cretensis Trojan War Chronicle 4 7 Pausanias Graeciae Descriptio 10 27 3 Homer Iliad 3 123 Homer Iliad 11 221 amp 261 Pausanias Graeciae Descriptio 4 36 4 amp 5 19 4 Homer Iliad 15 516 Tzetzes John 2015 Allegories of the Iliad Translated by Goldwyn Adam Kokkini Dimitra Harvard University Press Cambridge Massachusetts London England Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library pp 283 15 193 ISBN 978 0 674 96785 4 Homer Iliad 4 87 a b Virgil Aeneid 6 484 Homer Iliad 11 59 Homer Iliad 2 823 amp 12 100 Apollodorus Epitome 3 34 Homer Iliad 2 823 Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Samuel Butler Longmans Green and Co 39 Paternoster Row London New York and Bombay 1898 Homer Iliad 14 476 Homer Iliad 14 475 Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Samuel Butler Longmans Green and Co 39 Paternoster Row London New York and Bombay 1898 Homer The Iliad of Homer 16 342 Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original Samuel Butler Longmans Green and Co 39 Paternoster Row London New York and Bombay Quintus Smyrnaeus Posthomerica 10 168References editApollodorus The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer F B A F R S in 2 Volumes Cambridge MA Harvard University Press London William Heinemann Ltd 1921 ISBN 0 674 99135 4 Online version at the Perseus Digital Library Greek text available from the same website Dictys Cretensis from The Trojan War The Chronicles of Dictys of Crete and Dares the Phrygian translated by Richard McIlwaine Frazer Jr 1931 Indiana University Press 1966 Online version at the Topos Text Project Graves Robert The Greek Myths Harmondsworth London England Penguin Books 1960 ISBN 978 0143106715 Graves Robert The Greek Myths The Complete and Definitive Edition Penguin Books Limited 2017 ISBN 978 0 241 98338 6 024198338X Homer The Iliad with an English Translation by A T Murray Ph D in two volumes Cambridge MA Harvard University Press London William Heinemann Ltd 1924 ISBN 978 0674995796 Online version at the Perseus Digital Library Homer Homeri Opera in five volumes Oxford Oxford University Press 1920 ISBN 978 0198145318 Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library Pausanias Description of Greece with an English Translation by W H S Jones Litt D and H A Ormerod M A in 4 Volumes Cambridge MA Harvard University Press London William Heinemann Ltd 1918 ISBN 0 674 99328 4 Online version at the Perseus Digital Library Pausanias Graeciae Descriptio 3 vols Leipzig Teubner 1903 Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library Publius Vergilius Maro Aeneid Theodore C Williams trans Boston Houghton Mifflin Co 1910 Online version at the Perseus Digital Library Publius Vergilius Maro Bucolics Aeneid and Georgics J B Greenough Boston Ginn amp Co 1900 Latin text available at the Perseus Digital Library Quintus Smyrnaeus The Fall of Troy translated by Way A S Loeb Classical Library Volume 19 London William Heinemann 1913 Online version at theio com Tzetzes John Allegories of the Iliad translated by Goldwyn Adam J and Kokkini Dimitra Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library Harvard University Press 2015 nbsp This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Smith William ed 1870 Acamas Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology Portals nbsp Ancient Greece nbsp Myths Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Acamas son of Antenor amp oldid 1185529636, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
