Teucer
Son of Telamon, archer in Trojan War, founder of Salamis.
Teucer, a figure in Greek mythology, was the son of King Telamon of Salamis Island and his second wife Hesione. He fought alongside his half-brother Ajax in the Trojan War and is known as the legendary founder of the city of Salamis on Cyprus. Through his mother, he was a nephew of King Priam of Troy and cousin to Hector and Paris.
Quick Facts
- Father
- King Telamon of Salamis Island
- Mother
- Hesione
- Half-brother
- Ajax
- City founded
- Salamis on Cyprus
- Wife
- Eune
- Daughter
- Asteria
Facts from the source article.
Myths
During the Trojan War, Teucer served as a notable archer, shooting from behind the shield of his half-brother Ajax. When Hector drove the Achaeans back, Teucer killed many Trojans, including Hector's charioteer Archeptolemus, but Apollo prevented his arrows from striking Hector. After being injured by a rock thrown by Hector, Teucer withdrew temporarily; later, after his bow was broken by Zeus, he fought with a spear. He was among those who entered the Trojan Horse. Homer records that Teucer slew thirty Trojans, naming Aretaon, Orsilochus, Ormenus, Ophelestes, Daetor, Chromius, Lycophontes, Amopaon, Melanippus, Prothoon, Periphetes, and Archeptolemus; he also wounded Glaucus. Teucer was later tried by his father for negligence in not bringing back Ajax's body or arms, was disowned, and left Salamis. He joined King Belus of Tyre in a campaign against Cyprus, and after the island was taken, Belus gave it to him. Anaxarete of Cyprus was described as a proud princess in Teucer's line.
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