In the epic poem the
Shield of Heracles, attributed to
Hesiod, Homados was one of the many figures, depicted on
Heracles' shield. In his hands [Herakles] took his shield, all glittering: no one ever broke it with a blow or crushed it. And a wonder it was to see . . . In the centre was Fear (
Phobos) worked in adamant, unspeakable, staring backwards with eyes that glowed with fire. His mouth was full of teeth in a white row, fearful and daunting, and upon his grim brow hovered frightful Strife (
Eris) who arrays the throng of men: pitiless she, for she took away the mind and senses of poor wretches who made war against the son of
Zeus . . . Upon the shield Pursuit (
Proioxis) and Flight (
Palioxis) were wrought, and Tumult (
Homados), and Panic (Phobos), and Slaughter (
Androktasia). Strife (Eris) also, and Uproar (
Kydoimos) were hurrying about, and deadly Fate (
Ker) was there holding one man newly wounded, and another unwounded; and one, who was dead, she was dragging by the feet through the tumult. ==References==