Diocles
(4th cent. BC?) Greece
Athenian hero
Diocles was an Athenian who died in battle for the youth he loved. He was honored in Megara, as a noble instance of self-devotion for the object of his love, with games celebrated at the beginning of spring.
"His tomb was honored with the enagismata (offering sacrifices to the shadow of a deceased person) of heroes, and a yearly contest for skill in kissing formed part of his memorial celebration."
For an account of Diocles, you can read Aristotle, Politics, II. 9.
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