diomedes

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Definition of diomedes in English English dictionary

a hero in Greek mythology, mostly known for his participation in the Trojan War

Greek hero in the Trojan War. He was commander of 80 ships from Argos bringing soldiers to defeat Troy. His exploits included wounding the goddess Aphrodite, killing Rhesus and his Thracian followers, and stealing the Trojan Palladium (the sacred image of Athena that protected Troy). Aphrodite punished him by making his wife unfaithful to him in his absence, and after the war he returned home to find his claim to the throne of Argos disputed. He then sailed to Italy and founded the colony of Argyripa (later Arpi) in Apulia

{i} (Greek Mythology) heroe of the Trojan War; king of Thrace who fed human flesh to his mares and whom ultimately was fed to his wild mares by Hercules

Hyphenation

Di·o·me·des

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek Διομήδης (Diomēdēs).