< Philaeus, son of Ajax >

1 Origin

Philaeus (or Philius) was born in Megara in 1220 BC.

His father was Ajax, son of Telamon.

His mother was Lysidice, daughter of Coronus.

2 Family

Philaeus' wife is presumed to have been Agamemnon's daughter Iphigenia.

The reasons are as follows:

1) There was a heroine for Iphigenia in Megara, where Philaeus is thought to have lived with his father Ajax, king of Megara.

2) Philaeus moved to Brauron in Attica.

3) Iphigenia became a priestess to Artemis and is presumed to have died in Brauron.

4) Iphigenia's brother Hyperion succeeded him as king of Megara.