The Many Lives of Ajax

<p> Ajax the archetypal Greek warrior has over the years been trivialized as a peripheral character in the classics through Hollywood representations and by the use of his name on household cleaning products. Examining a broad range of sources--from film art and literature to advertising and sports--this study of the Bulwark of the Achaeans and his mythological image redefines his presence in Western culture revealing him as the predominant voice in <I>The Iliad</I> and in myriad works across the classical canon.</p>