Ajax
Definition
The name borne by two legendary Greek heroes participating in the Trojan War in Homer's epic, the Iliad. The most famous, Ajax of Salamis (or Ajax the Great), son of Telamon, is recognized as the second bravest and strongest Greek warrior after Achilles, characterized by a gigantic stature and a massive bronze shield; the second, Ajax of Locris (or Ajax the Lesser), son of Oileus, is famous for his speed and his tragic end caused by the wrath of the gods after desecrating Athena's temple.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ajax
- Aias
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, singular only. Genitive-Dative form: of Ajax. |
| Formation | Mythological name descended from Ancient Greek via standard classical literary transliterations. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈjaks] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Classical Literary Archetypes and Greek Epic Vocabulary |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În drama scriitorului antic Sofocle, nebunia și sinuciderea lui Aiax sunt descrise cu o intensitate tragică copleșitoare.
EN: In the play of the ancient writer Sophocles, the madness and suicide of Ajax are described with overwhelming tragic intensity.
RO: Scutul lui Aiax cel Mare era făcut din șapte straturi de piele de bou acoperite cu o placă masivă de bronz.
EN: The shield of Ajax the Great was made of seven layers of oxhide covered with a massive bronze plate.
RO: În timpul retragerii grecești, Aiax a apărat singur corăbiile împotriva atacurilor furioase lansate de Hector.
EN: During the Greek retreat, Ajax single-handedly defended the ships against the furious attacks launched by Hector.
Idioms & Phrases
Scutul lui Aiax / The shield of Ajax
RO: Metaforă literară folosită pentru a desemna o apărare de netrecut, o protecție masivă sau un aliat de nădejde.
EN: A literary metaphor used to designate an impassable defense, a massive protection, or a reliable ally.
Nebunia lui Aiax / The madness of Ajax
RO: Sintagmă ce descrie starea de rătăcire a minții provocată de mândria rănită sau de pierderea onoarei în fața rivalilor.
EN: A phrase describing the state of mental wandering caused by wounded pride or the loss of honor before rivals.
Tragedia lui Aiax / The tragedy of Ajax
RO: Trimitere la destinul tragic al eroului care, în ciuda forței fizice uluitoare, se prăbușește din cauza conflictelor psihologice.
EN: A reference to the tragic destiny of the hero who, despite his astonishing physical strength, collapses due to psychological conflicts.
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