In Greek mythology, Amphimachus (/æmˈfɪməkəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίμαχος derived from ἀμφί amphi "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" and μάχη mache "battle") was one of the leaders of the Elean contingent at the Trojan War.
[1] Amphimachus was the son of Cteatus (son of Actor) and Theronice, daughter of Dexamenus.
[2] Amphimachus brought 40 ships to Troy together with other leaders from Elis, including Thalpius, Diores and Polyxenus: Amphimachus's death at the hands of Hector was recounted by Homer in the following passage in the Iliad: