Laomedon

American

[ley-om-i-don] / leɪˈɒm ɪˌdɒn /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a king of Troy and the father of Priam, for whom the walls of Troy were built by Apollo and Poseidon.

Laomedon British

/ leɪˈɒmɪˌdɒn /

noun

Greek myth the founder and ruler of Troy, who cheated Apollo and Poseidon of their wage for constructing the city's walls; the father of Priam

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In the past, the lion has been associated with Laomedon of Mytilene, one of Alexander's military commanders who became governor of Syria after the king's death.

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City of Asia Minor, ruled by Laomedon and Priam; war of, 305-336.

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There he was condemned to build the walls of Troy for Laomedon, king of that city, who, in return, promised a handsome compensation.

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Laomedon was, of course, overjoyed at the monster’s death, but, true to his nature, again refused the promised reward, and by his dishonesty incurred the hatred and contempt of this hero also.

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The task satisfactorily ended, Laomedon, an avaricious and dishonest king, refused the promised guerdon, whereupon Neptune created a terrible monster, which came upon the shore, devoured the inhabitants, devastated everything within his reach, and inspired all with great terror.

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