In Greek mythology, the descendants or sons of Aeacus, particularly referring to the hero Achilles and his relatives through the family line.
From Greek Aiacos (Αἴακος) + -ides (suffix meaning 'son of' or 'descendant of'). The -ides suffix is fundamental in Greek genealogy and was adopted into English to describe mythological family lines and dynastic relationships.
When ancient Greeks said someone was an 'aeacides,' they were claiming descent from Aeacus, who was supposedly the son of Zeus—so calling someone an aeacides was giving them a divine pedigree that stretched back to the king of the gods himself.
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