Anax
| Anax | |
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| Details | |
| Race |
Demigod Formerly Human |
| Birthplace | Theros |
| Died |
betw. 4559 and 4561 AR Returned 4561 AR |
| Spouse | Cymede |
| Parents | Athanas |
| Relatives |
Timoteus (brother) Pelagia (sister) Taranika (niece) |
| Colors | |
 (center) (lost) (currently) | |
Anax was the legendary king of Akros on Theros, a brilliant tactician and warrior. He was the husband of Cymede.[1]
History
Anax was a follower of Iroas, but in his later years, he turned to Purphoros as he steered his people through the creation of a small empire. This shift was reflected in the Akroan artistry. Swords and armor were decorated. Pottery, clothing, wall paintings, and weaving showed ancient Akroan patterns and symbolism handed down for generations.
When Xenagos and his forces laid siege to the city of Akros, King Anax went forth in combat against Rhordon the Rageblood, an oracle of Mogis. In their battle, Anax gained the upper hand, but as Keranos provided aid to Cymede, the God of Slaughter gave a boon to Rhordon. Elspeth declared treachery as she sensed Mogis's interference. The Rageblood quickly defeated Anax by impaling the king through the stomach. Elspeth stepped forward and saved Anax, but before Elspeth could declare victory, the Rageblood threw himself into the advancing river elemental of Keranos and was washed away. Although King Anax was gravely injured, he supposedly survived and insisted that the victory celebration continue without him.[2]
During the war between the gods, Purphoros transformed Anax, reforging him into a demigod who can't think of anything but victory. Nevertheless, he repeats a single word: "Cymede".[3]
Background
- The characters of Anax and Cymede were inspired by Leonidas and Gorgo, the king and queen of ancient Sparta.[4]
- Anax is an ancient Greek word for "tribal chief, lord, ruler, (military) leader". It is also the name of a giant in Greek mythology.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| Prince Anax, Part 1 | Tom LaPille | 2013-09-18 | Theros | Theros | Anax, Athanas, Timoteus, Archaelos, Pelagia, Georgios, Zotikos |
| Prince Anax, Part 2 | Tom LaPille | 2013-09-25 | Theros | Theros | Anax, Sinon, Timoteus, Zotikos, Georgios, Kaletor, Athanas, Cymede |
| I Iroan | Jennifer Clarke Wilkes | 2013-11-06 | Theros | Theros | Pandamator, Iroas, Heliod, Purphoros, Keranos, Anax, Erebos, Nymosyne, Arissa, Lanathos |
| The Hero of Iroas | Matt Knicl | 2014-03-05 | Born of the Gods | Theros | Aesrias, Iroas, Pilun, Anax, Xenagos |
Gallery
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Anax and Cymede.
In-game references
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References
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (August 28, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jenna Helland (May 2014). "Journey into Nyx: Godsend, Part II." Wizards of the Coast. ISBN: 978-0-7869-6567-0.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (December 16, 2019). "The Theros Beyond Death Story on Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ethan Fleischer (January 3, 2020). "Through the Stygian Waters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Emrakul & Chatterfang!? Koma & Toski!? 62 Unknown Magic Cards! (Video). Good Morning Magic. YouTube (May 10, 2023).
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