Acamas (son of Antenor)

For other uses, see Acamas.
Acamas or Akamas
Lieutenant of the Dardanians
Member of the Trojan Leaders
AbodeDardania
BattlesTrojan War
Genealogy
ParentsAntenor and Theano
SiblingsCrino, Archelochus, Glaucus, Helicaon, Laodocus, Coön, Polybus, Agenor, Iphidamas, Laodamas, Demoleon, Eurymachus, Medon, Thersilochus, Antheus, Pedaeus

In Greek mythology, Acamas or Akamas (/ɑːˈkɑːmɑːs/;[1] Ancient Greek: Ἀκάμας, 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.

  1. ^ "Pronunciation of Acames". Pronounce Names. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  2. ^ Graves, Robert (2017). The Greek Myths - The Complete and Definitive Edition. Penguin Books Limited. pp. Index s.v. Acamas. ISBN 9780241983386.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Homer, Iliad 2.823, 11.60 & 12.100
  5. ^ Apollodorus, E.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"