Aethicus (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Aethicus () was a Paphlagonian champion who fought against the Achaeans in the Trojan War.Quintus Smyrnaeus, 6.318

Mythology Aethicus only appeared in one myth as one of the chosen heroes of Priam to fight the Greeks during the siege of Troy. “Gallantly spake he (i.e. Priam): with exceeding joy Rejoiced the Trojans. Champions then he chose, Alexander and Aeneas fiery-souled, Polydamas, Pammon, and Deiphobus, And Aethicus, of Paphlagonian men The staunchest man to stem the tide of war; These chose he, cunning all in battle-toil, To meet the foe in forefront of the fight.”Quintus Smyrnaeus, 6.315-321 During the battle, Agamemnon attempted to pursue him, but Aethicus retreated amongst his comrades.Quintus Smyrnaeus, 6.508-6.512

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