![]() This freed his grandfather Oeneus which resulted in the forgiveness of his father deeds and the reward of the Kingdom of Andriamon. Out of dutiful obligation, Diomedes killed the sons of Argios. ![]() House of Diomedes near the walls of Pompei. Given no options, Tydeus accepted, and this resulted in his death on the Theban battlefield. This single act brought more blood feuds to Diomedes's family and, even though Oeneus had banished Tydeus, by imprisoning Oeneus the sons of Argios led Diomedes to act once he came of age. On the family's journey to find safety, Tydeus found sanctuary in Argos from the king Adsastus in exchange for his support against Thebes. Oeneus then exiled Tydeus and young Diomedes was forever marked by the dishonor of his father. Diomedes’s Early Lifeĭiomedes was the son of Tydeus, who was banished from Caydon after killing his relatives and paternal uncles, hoping to usurp his father Oeneus’s throne. In further examination of Diomedes's character, maybe an answer can be found. Was it his consistent need to remain honorable and dutiful in the eyes of aversion that kept him from being great? If one were to hear the poem read aloud, perhaps these questions could be answered. Why is it that such a man was not as recognized as any other hero? Could it be because he was a man and not descended from the gods? ![]() Throughout the Iliad, Diomedes is named “King Diomedes, the Scourge of Troy”, or “Diomedes, the Lord of War” and mentioned in two-thirds of the epic poem, yet he is not remembered by many who have read it. His epic poems sing praises of familiar heroes such as Achilles and Odysseus. Any Greek epic by the poet Homer should never be read quietly to one’s self but spoken out loud to all who wish to listen, especially if it has to do with the Trojan War.
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