Which Greek hero carried a huge shield?

Which Greek hero carried a huge shield? Ajax the Great. In Homer's Iliad, Ajax is the towering Greek warrior famous for carrying an enormous shield made from seven layers of ox hide covered with bronze.

Ajax was the son of Telamon and king of Salamis, and he was regarded as the second-greatest Greek warrior after Achilles. His shield was especially useful for defense: he often protected Greek soldiers, ships, and his half-brother Teucer, who fought with a bow. This is why Ajax is sometimes called the “bulwark of the Achaeans.”

A common mix-up is Ajax’s shield versus Achilles’ shield. Achilles also carried a famous shield, but Homer describes it as a richly decorated, rounded shield forged by Hephaestus. Ajax’s was the massive, practical battle shield associated with his strength and defensive role.

Ajax repeatedly fought Hector, including a long duel in Book 7 of the Iliad. Later, he helped recover Patroclus’ body and defended the Greek camp when the Trojans attacked the ships.