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Was Ajax a hero in the Trojan war?

yes


Who dragged cassandra from the sanctuary of Athena?

Ajax


What is the hero Ajax known for?

Ajax is a Greek hero found in both of Homer's stories, the Iliad and the Odyssey. In the Iliad, which is where Ajax met his fame, he is a highly regarded warrior. He was the King of Salamis and he led his solders to fight for Agamemnon in the war against Troy. He was an outstanding warrior, second only to the mighty Achilles in skill. Furthermore his is one of the only heroes in the Iliad who was unaided by any God or Goddess. Ajax survived the Trojan War. Shortly after the war there was a dispute between him and Odysseus about who should receive the shield and armor of Achilles. Odysseus received the honor, and in despair Ajax killed himself. In the Odyssey Ajax appears when Odysseus goes into Hades, where he finds Ajax mourning his own suicide.


Why wont ajax approach Odysseus?

Ajax won't approach Odysseus because he killed himself and died. There is no way for him to speak because he is already dead.


Why did the ghost of ajax refuse to speak to Odysseus?

The ghost of Ajax refused to speak to Odysseus in the Underworld due to his deep resentment over losing the contest for Achilles' armor to Odysseus. Ajax felt humiliated and betrayed, believing that he deserved the honor more than Odysseus. This bitterness led him to shun Odysseus, highlighting the themes of pride and honor in Greek mythology, as Ajax's spirit remained trapped by his unresolved anger even in death.