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Alcimedon

[ al-sim-i-don ]

/ ælˈsɪm ɪˌdɒn /

noun Classical Mythology.

an Arcadian hero whose daughter, Philao, was seduced by Hercules.

(in the Iliad) a son of Laerces who was a captain of the Myrmidons under Patroclus.

Example sentences from the Web for alcimedon

Go in peace, when he has lifted his spear against Alcimedon!

Andromache |Gilbert Murray
Alcimedon sprang on to the chariot, and caught up the whip and reins, while Automedon leaped from off the car.

The Iliad |Homer
Alcimedon, did yonder woman ever do Helen any great wrong, anything meet for vengeance?

Andromache |Gilbert Murray
This thing shames you not; even Alcimedon deemed it wise and honourable.

Andromache |Gilbert Murray

The fourth, the aged knight Phnix commanded; and Alcimedon, the illustrious son of Larceus, the fifth.

The Iliad of Homer (1873) |Homer