οἴαξ
οἴαξ
.οἴαξ, ᾱκος,
the handle of the rudder, the tiller, and generally, the helm, Aesch., Eur., etc.:— metaph. the helm of government, Aesch.
in Il., οἴηκες are the rings of the yoke, through which pass the reins for guiding the mules.