Diomedes

hero

Διομήδης

King of Argos who wounded gods

Diomedes was the only mortal in the Iliad to wound two Olympian gods in a single day.

The Myth

Athena granted Diomedes the ability to see and fight gods. He wounded Aphrodite rescuing Aeneas, then stabbed Ares himself. He fought alongside Odysseus on the night raid and stole the Palladium from Troy. Unlike most Greek heroes, he had a happy ending — he was eventually made immortal by Athena.

Parents

Tydeus and Deipyle

Children

Diomedes (son)

Symbols

spearchariotPalladiumdivine sight

Fun Fact

Diomedes is the only mortal who successfully fights and wounds Olympian gods in the Iliad — and lives.