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In later traditions, this Ajax is called a son of Oileus and the nymph Rhene and is also mentioned among the suitors of Helen.

After the taking of Troy, it is said he rushed into the temple of Athena, where Cassandra had taken refuge, and was embracing the statue of the goddess in supplication.

Ajax violently dragged her away to the other captives.

According to some writers, he even raped Cassandra inside the temple.

Odysseus, at least, accused him of this crime and Ajax was to be stoned to death, but saved himself by establishing his innocence with an oath.

The whole charge was sometimes said to have been an invention of Agamemnon, who wanted to have Cassandra for himself.