Ajax And Ulysses
About
Written in 8 CE, the Metamorphoses is a collection of poems chronicling the history of famous mythological events. This story takes place during the Trojan War in which Ulysses and Ajax argue over who should receive the armor of Achilles.
The Latin Text
Witness the battle of words between the famous Greek heroes Ajax and Ulysses in their debate for the armor of Achilles
Adapted version easy for those unfamiliar with how Latin reads
Blank Latin text (with Macrons!!!)
Literal version translated from the original latin text
Helpful notes for reading
Learn how this story fits into the broader narrative of Ovid's metamorphoses and it's significance in Greco-Roman Mythology
Learn about the story of the argument between Ajax and Ulysses through the lense of another medium in this painting by Agostino Masucci.