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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Alcimedon, with active heat, Snatches the reins, and vaults into the seat.
From The Iliad by Alexander Pope
If ever they swerve a hair's breadth from their oaths—— Alcimedon.
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Gilbert Murray
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 William Cowper
Alcimedon sprang on to the chariot, and caught up the whip and reins, while Automedon leaped from off the car.
From The Iliad by Homer
Alcimedon, there is no one else who can control and guide the immortal steeds so well as you can, save only Patroclus—while he was alive—peer of gods in counsel.
From The Iliad by Homer
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