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After his father lost the throne of Athens, Acamas grew up as an exile in Euboea with his brother under the care of Elephenor, a relative by marriage.He and Diomedes were sent to negotiate the return of Helen before the start of the Trojan War, [5] though Homer ascribes this embassy to Menelaus and Odysseus. [6]
Acamas, son of Eussorus, from Thrace, [4] and thus, could be the brother of Aenete [5] and Cyzicus. [6] With his comrade Peiros, son of Imbrasus, Acamas led a contingent of Thracian warriors to the Trojan War. [7] Acamas was killed by Ajax [8] or by Idomeneus who thrust him out of his chariot and caught him, as he fell, on the tip of his spear ...
In Greek mythology, Acamas or Akamas (/ ɑː ˈ k ɑː m ɑː s /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ἀκάμας, folk etymology: 'unwearying' [2]), was the son of Trojan elder Antenor [3] [4] and Theano. [5] He participated in the Trojan War , and fought on the side of the Trojans.
Agapitus the Confessor. Christianity was introduced at an early date into Synnada. The Martyrologium Hieronymianum mentions the martyrs Trophimus and Dorymedon. [7] A reliquary of Tromphimus in the form of a sarcophagus with his bones was discovered here and transported to the Bursa museum; it may date to the 3rd century. [8]
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Akamas supports a wide diversity of life including many vulnerable species, some of which are endemic to Akamas. Wild flowers include cyclamen, turban buttercups, alyssum (Alyssum akamasicum, endemic to Akamas), Cyprus tulip, and many species of orchid, yellow gorse and white rock rose.
It was named after the legendary hero Acamas, and included the demes of Cholargos, Eiresidai, Hermos, Iphistiadai, Kerameis, Kephale, Poros, Thorikos, Eitea, Hagnous, Kikynna, Prospalta and Sphettos. [2] Pericles was a member of this tribe. [3]
He came from Boeotia and commanded 12 ships. [6] It is also said that Peneleos was chosen to command the Boeotian troops because Tisamenus, son and successor of Thersander, was still too young. [7] Peneleos killed two Trojans, [8] Ilioneus [9] and Lycon, [10] was wounded by Polydamas [11] and was killed by Eurypylus (son of Telephus).