Memnon

American  

[mem-non] / ˈmɛm nɒn /

noun

1. Colossus of, (in ancient Egypt) a colossal statue near Thebes said to produce a musical sound when the rays of the early morning sun struck it.

2. Classical Mythology. an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles in the Trojan War.

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Memnon British  

/ ˈmɛmnɒn, mɛmˈnəʊnɪən /

noun

1. Greek myth a king of Ethiopia, son of Eos: slain by Achilles in the Trojan War

2. a colossal statue of Amenhotep III at Thebes in ancient Egypt, which emitted a sound thought by the Greeks to be the voice of Memnon

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Other Word Forms

• Memnonian adjective

Example Sentences

Memnon is briefly mentioned in Homer’s “The Odyssey” and his image figures prominently on vase paintings.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

Corbin’s beefcake Achilles may have destiny momentarily on his side, but it’s Berryman’s Memnon that leaves the most lasting heroic impression.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

Then again, his father is Gen. Aga Memnon, and his mother is Mrs. Memnon, a.k.a.

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2023

As well as confirming that the artefact was made from local clay, the analysis crucially showed the names of gladiators Memnon and Valentinus were written into the clay while the pot was being made.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

Finally, Achilles killed Memnon in a glorious combat, the Greek hero’s last battle.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton