Amphinomus
Americannoun
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On hearing this the wooers held a council as to how they should behave to him: Antinous was for killing him, but Amphinomus and Eurymachus were for waiting, and seeing what would happen.
From Tales of Troy and Greece by Lang, Andrew
Another note of warning is given specially to Amphinomus, who had extended a very friendly salutation to Ulysses after the victory, and who was the most honorable man of the Suitors.
From Homer's Odyssey A Commentary by Snider, Denton Jaques
On this Amphinomus said, "My friends, this plot of ours to murder Telemachus will not succeed; let us go to dinner instead."
From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel
These words, spoken in a low and solemn tone, so that none besides might hear, sent a chill to the heart of Amphinomus.
From Stories from the Odyssey by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)
The word was yet on his lips, when Amphinomus turned in his place and saw the ship within the deep harbour, and the men lowering the sails and with the oars in their hands.
From The Odyssey Done into English prose by Lang, Andrew
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