Idomeneus

British  

/ aɪˈdɒmɪˌnjuːs /

noun

1. Greek myth a king of Crete who fought on the Greek side in the Trojan War

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Example Sentences

Everyone pressed me, pressed King Idomeneus to take command of ships for Ilion.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

My master he had seen in Krete, he said, lodged with Idomeneus, while the long ships, leaky from gales, were laid up for repairs.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

Idomeneus brought his company back to Krete; the sea took not a man from him, of all who lived through the long war.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

In one of the most ancient portions of the Odysseus, Idomeneus is represented as ruling in particular over cities situated in the middle of the island.

From The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations by Nuttall, Zelia

Idomeneus is a headstrong king, whom Mentor is made by the author to reprove and instruct for the Duke of Burgundy’s benefit.

From French Classics by Wilkinson, William Cleaver