Phorcys (Trojan War)

For the deity, see Phorcys.

In Greek mythology, Phorcys was a Phrygian ally of King Priam in the Trojan War. Phorcys appears in The Iliad as the leader of the Phrygians, a son of Phaenops.[1] The Bibliotheca, however, refers to him as a son of Aretaon and brother of Ascanius, another Phrygian leader.[2] Phorcys is mentioned among the Trojan allies whom Hector addresses with a speech in Book 17 of the Iliad.[3] He was killed in battle by the Greek hero Ajax.[4]

Phorcys is referenced in Pausanias' Description of Greece: the author explains that Phorcys was referred to as "shieldless" in the Iliad because he was wearing a two-piece corselet, which was thought to provide enough protection in the battle.[5]

References

  1. Homer, Iliad, 2. 862
  2. Bibliotheca Epitome of Book 4, 3. 35
  3. Homer, Iliad, 17. 218
  4. Homer, Iliad, 17. 312 ff
  5. Pausanias, Description of Greece, 10. 26. 6


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