Laodamas
Americannoun
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a son of Eteocles who defended Thebes against the Epigoni, killed Aegialeus, and was killed by Alcmaeon.
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(in theOdyssey ) the son of Alcinous who, not recognizing Odysseus, challenged him to athletic contests when Odysseus landed in Phaeacia.
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Then they made room for wrestling—grinding bouts that Seareach won, pinning the strongest men; then the broadjump; first place went to Seabelt; Sparwood gave the discus the mightiest fling, and Prince Laodamas outboxed them all.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Nearest his throne the son whom he loved best, Laodamas, had long held place; now the king bade him rise and gave his shining chair to Lord Odysseus.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
And next Alkinoos called upon his sons, Halios and Laodamas, to show the dance no one could do as well as they—handling a purple ball carven by Polybos.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
In the long leap Amphialus prevail’d; Elatreus most successful hurled the quoit, And at the cestus,29 last, the noble son Of Scheria’s King, Laodamas excell’d.
From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William
While thus the peerage in the games contends, In act to speak, Laodamas ascends.
From The Odyssey by Pope, Alexander
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