The gallant Bias. Meges, Phyleus’ son, With Dracius and Amphion, marshalled there The Epeians; while the Phthian band were led By Medon and Podarces, warlike chief. And Medon was the great Oileus’ son, And brother of the lesser Ajax, born Without the tie of wedlock, and he dwelt Far from his native land, in Phylacè; For by his violent hand the brother died Of Eryopis, whom Oileus made His lawful spouse. Podarces was the son Of Iphiclus, and dwelt in Phylacè. These, at the head of Phthia’s valiant youth, And cased in massive armor, fought beside Boeotia’s warriors for the Grecian fleet.