Agastrophus

In Greek mythology, Agastrophus (Ancient Greek: Ἀγάστροφος) is a Paionian "hero",^[1] "famed for his spear",^[2] fighting on the side of Troy in the Trojan War, killed by Diomedes.^[3] He was the son of Paeon and brother of Laophoon.^[4]

Mythology

Agastrophus' death comes about as the result of a lapse in judgment. Under the influence of Ate, a kind of judgmental blindness, Agastrophus made the fatal mistake of leaving his chariot too far behind him, thus being unable to escape when he was wounded by Diomedes.^[5] After killing him Diomedes strips the "gleaming corselet of valiant Agastrophus from about his breast, and the shield from off his shoulder, and his heavy helm".^[6]