Dolon

[ doh-lon ]

/ ˈdoʊ lɒn /

a son of Eumedes who was killed by Diomedes and Odysseus even though he had given them valuable information about the Trojans.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

What does “yare” mean?

The boy answers his questioner, as Dolon answers Ulysses in the Iliad, at the point of the sword.
Thoughts on Man|William Godwin
In return for his information Dolon begged them to spare his life, but Diomedes deemed it safer to slay him.
Authors of Greece|T. W. Lumb
Dolon seems to have been eminent for wealth, and Hector summons him to the assembly as one of the chiefs of Troy.
The Iliad of Homer|Homer
Ancient writers observe, that it was the office of Dolon that led him to offer himself in this service.
The Iliad of Homer|Homer

Diomede and Ulysses are inspired with a love of glory; Dolon with the thirst of gain.
The Iliad of Homer|Homer