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Ajax
(Ajax)
Pronunciation:
/ˈeɪdʒaks/
Greek Mythology
1
a Greek hero of the Trojan war, son of Telamon, king of Salamis. He was proverbial for his size and strength.
2
a Greek hero, son of Oileus, king of Locris.
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