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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He ceased; Alcimedon without delay The battle-chariot mounting, seized at once The lash and reins, and from his seat down leap'd Automedon.
From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by Cowper, William
She talks with her Maids, and Alcimedon goes over to her.
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Murray, Gilbert
Alcimedon, did yonder woman ever do Helen any great wrong, anything meet for vengeance?
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Murray, Gilbert
The hoary Phœnix of equestrian fame235 The fourth band led to battle, and the fifth Laërceus' offspring, bold Alcimedon.
From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by Cowper, William
You deem because you are rude you are valiant, Alcimedon!
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Murray, Gilbert
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