Demoleus

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In Greek mythology, Demoleus or Demoleos was an Achaean warrior who participated in the Trojan War.

Mythology[edit]

During the siege of Troy, Demoleus was slain by the hero Aeneas.[1]

Aeneas gave a smooth-linked golden corselet, triple-chained, of which his own victorious hand despoiled Demoleos, by the swift, embattled stream of Simois, under Troy,—and bade it be a glory and defence on valor's field; scarce might the straining shoulders of two slaves, Phegeus and Sagaris, the load endure, yet oft Demoleos in this armor dressed charged down full speed on routed hosts of Troy.[2]

Note[edit]

  1. ^ Virgil, Aeneid 5.261
  2. ^ Virgil, Aeneid 5.259–265

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