Neoptolemus

American

[nee-op-tol-uh-muhs] / ˌni ɒpˈtɒl ə məs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

the son of Achilles, who slew Priam at the fall of Troy.

Neoptolemus British

/ ˌniːɒpˈtɒləməs /

noun

Also called: Pyrrhus. Greek myth a son of Achilles and slayer of King Priam of Troy

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They were all terror-stricken except Achilles’ son Neoptolemus, and indeed what they faced was no slight danger.

From Literature

Some say that Diomedes went with him and others Neoptolemus, also called Pyrrhus, the young son of Achilles.

From Literature

Mind you, he’s not without company: Odysseus and Neoptolemus turn up to trick him into returning since they need his expertise as an archer.

From The Guardian

Deceit is not in Neoptolemus’ nature, but patriotic duty compels him until compassion for Philoctetes reawakens his moral sense.

From Los Angeles Times

In Posner’s adaption, Neoptolemus is transformed into Niaptoloma, Achilles’ daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

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