Alcimedon
Americannoun
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an Arcadian hero whose daughter, Philao, was seduced by Hercules.
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(in theIliad ) a son of Laerces who was a captain of the Myrmidons under Patroclus.
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Is Alcimedon the judge of his lord's honour?
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Health I accept, Alcimedon,—discretion to them that need it!
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He comes from the South, then; from Athens, or Argos, or Mycenæ—— Alcimedon.
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You deem because you are rude you are valiant, Alcimedon!
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If ever they swerve a hair's breadth from their oaths—— Alcimedon.
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