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Stichius (mythology)

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In Greek mythology, Stichius (Ancient Greek: Στιχίος or Στιχίον) was an Athenian leader who participated in the Trojan War.

Mythology

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Together with Menestheus, another Athenian leader, Stichius carried the body of the Epeian commander Amphimachus off the battlefield during the siege of Troy.[1] He later supported Menestheus against the attacks of Hector.[2] Stichius was finally killed by the latter Trojan hero.[3]

"Hector laid low Stichius and Arcesilaus, the one a leader of the brazen-coated Boeotians, and the other a trusty comrade of great-souled Menestheus".[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ Homer, Iliad 13.195
  2. ^ Homer, Iliad 13.691
  3. ^ Homer, Iliad 15.329–330
  4. ^ Homer, Iliad 15.329–331

References

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  • Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1924. ISBN 978-0674995796. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
  • Homer, Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. ISBN 978-0198145318. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.