Alcimedon

[ al-sim-i-don ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Classical Mythology.

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.

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Alcimedon, did yonder woman ever do Helen any great wrong, anything meet for vengeance?

Go in peace, when he has lifted his spear against Alcimedon!

She talks with her Maids, and Alcimedon goes over to her.

Oh, we all know she has witched old Alcimedon, long ago.

This thing shames you not; even Alcimedon deemed it wise and honourable.

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