He was called the "lesser" or "Locrian" Ajax, to distinguish him from Ajax the Great, son of Telamon. He was the leader of the Locrian contingent during the Trojan War.
The text describes Ajax, a legendary warrior from Greek mythology, and his distinction from another famous figure, Ajax the Great.  He is known as "the lesser" or "Locrian" Ajax to distinguish him from his more famous counterpart, Ajax the Great, who was the son of Telamon. He led the Locrians during the Trojan War.