Neoptolemus

[ nee-op-tol-uh-muhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

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

Neoptolemus

/ ˌniːɒpˈtɒləməs /

noun

1. Greek myth a son of Achilles and slayer of King Priam of Troy Also calledPyrrhus

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

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

From Literature

When Troy fell she had been given to Neoptolemus, sometimes called Pyrrhus, Achilles’ son, the man who had killed old Priam at the altar.

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