Laodamas

American  

[ley-od-uh-muhs] / leɪˈɒd ə məs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a son of Eteocles who defended Thebes against the Epigoni, killed Aegialeus, and was killed by Alcmaeon.

2. (in theOdyssey ) the son of Alcinous who, not recognizing Odysseus, challenged him to athletic contests when Odysseus landed in Phaeacia.

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Example Sentences

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

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

To whom replied the wily Chief renown’d Wherefore, as in derision, have ye call’d Me forth, Laodamas, to these exploits?

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William

There was also Euryalus son of Naubolus, who was like Mars himself, and was the best looking man among the Phaeacians except Laodamas.

From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel