Alcimedon

[ al-sim-i-don ]

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

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

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How to use Alcimedon in a sentence

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

  • Alcimedon, did yonder woman ever do Helen any great wrong, anything meet for vengeance?

    Andromache | Gilbert Murray
  • The old knight Phoenix was captain of the fourth company, and Alcimedon, noble son of Laerceus of the fifth.

    The Iliad | Homer
  • Alcimedon sprang on to the chariot, and caught up the whip and reins, while Automedon leaped from off the car.

    The Iliad | Homer
  • There is also a branch that lieth folded and wreathed into circles, like to the wreath of Alcimedon.