Alcimedon
an Arcadian hero whose daughter, Philao, was seduced by Hercules.
(in the Iliad) a son of Laerces who was a captain of the Myrmidons under Patroclus.
Historical Examples
There is also a branch that lieth folded and wreathed into circles, like to the wreath of Alcimedon.
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine Raphaell Holinshed
Health I accept, Alcimedon,—discretion to them that need it!
Andromache Gilbert Murray
Go in peace, when he has lifted his spear against Alcimedon!
Andromache Gilbert Murray
This thing shames you not; even Alcimedon deemed it wise and honourable.
Andromache Gilbert Murray
At last he found a helper in a comrade named Alcimedon, and handing the reins to him he dismounted himself to fight on foot.
Stories from the Iliad H. L. Havell
The old knight Phoenix was captain of the fourth company, and Alcimedon, noble son of Laerceus of the fifth.
The Iliad Homer
Alcimedon sprang on to the chariot, and caught up the whip and reins, while Automedon leaped from off the car.
The Iliad Homer
Alcimedon, did yonder woman ever do Helen any great wrong, anything meet for vengeance?
Andromache Gilbert Murray
The fourth, the aged knight Phnix commanded; and Alcimedon, the illustrious son of Larceus, the fifth.
The Iliad of Homer (1873) Homer
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