Eudoros

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Eudoros
Greek mythology character
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationSoldier
FamilyHermes and Polymele

In Greek mythology, Eudoros (Ancient Greek: Εὔδωρος) was the second of Achilles' five commanders at the Trojan War.

Family

Eudoros was a demigod, the son of Hermes and Polymele, who danced in Artemis' choir. Polymele's father Phylas brought him up after she married Echekles.

Mythology

According to the Iliad, Eudoros commanded ten penteconters and five hundred Myrmidons. In Book XVI of the Iliad, when Patroclus readies Achilles' men, Homer talks about him for fourteen lines – more than any of the other commanders in this passage. He is also the second most notable of the five, beaten only by Phoenix. Eudoros was very fast, and a good fighter.[1]

In popular culture

Eudoros appears in the 2004 film Troy, played by Vincent Regan. He is the second-in-command of Achilles' fifty Myrmidons (rather fewer than the 2,500 Myrmidons in the Iliad). He is Achilles' oldest friend, and partly takes the role of Phoenix as simultaneously Achilles' respectful mentor and follower. When the Greeks first arrive at Troy, Achilles and Eudorus storm the beach together, along with the other Myrmidons. He captures Briseis and delivers her to Achilles. He is present when Patroclus is killed by Hector, and brings the news to Achilles. In his shock and anger, Achilles strikes Eudorus to the ground; he later apologizes and asks Eudorus to leave him at Troy and take the Myrmidons home.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Homer, Iliad 16.179 ff.
  2. ^ Troy (film)

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