Idomeneus

British

/ aɪˈdɒmɪˌnjuːs /

noun

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

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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

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

Crebillon ventured upon another tragedy, and chose for his subject the story of the Cretan king, Idomeneus.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various

Rent by remorse and pain Idomeneus finally names his son.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.

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