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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Words nearby Alcimedon

The fourth, the aged knight Phnix commanded; and Alcimedon, the illustrious son of Larceus, the fifth.
The Iliad of Homer (1873)|Homer
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.
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine|Raphaell Holinshed