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Alcimedon

[ al-sim-i-don ]

/ ælˈsɪm ɪˌdɒn /

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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.

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Examples 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