Aegisthus (Greek mythological figure) Aegisthus Aegisthus, lover of Clytemnestra in Greek myth, is remembered for his part in Agamemnon’s murder, his rule at Mycenae, and his death at Orestes’ hands; he appears in Homeric epic a…
Aeolus — Greek mythological ruler of the winds Aeolus Aeolus, in Greek tradition, is the mythic keeper of the winds and a recurring figure in epic literature. Accounts vary; he appears in the Odyssey, Roman poetry, and later cultural…
Ajax the Great (Aias) — Greek Hero of the Trojan War Ajax the Great Ajax the Great (Aias), son of Telamon, was a towering Greek warrior in the Trojan War, famed for his strength, defensive prowess, and tragic end after losing Achilles' armor to Ody…
Chivalric romance: medieval tales of knights, love, and adventure Chivalric romance A medieval narrative genre focused on knightly quests, courtly love and supernatural marvels. Prominent in European vernaculars, especially Arthurian cycles and poems such as Sir G…
