Aristeia

The aristeia (from Greek ἄριστος the best) is a term used in the art of the epic and an example applied in the Iliad by Homer. One of the subjects treated will be demonstrated in the performance of a particular martial prowess content; formally serves the aristeia to give central and less central figures catchy profile, this is also because each of the heroes of the Iliad is a Greek landscape, so it should not be penalized. That not only the protagonist, but also minor characters with scenes need to be served, they distinguish well beyond is an important principle and the dramatic form through to the script.

The hero Diomedes has its aristeia the 5th song in the Iliad. It is introduced with the words