Achates

[ uh-key-teez ]

noun

1. (in the Aeneid ) the faithful companion and friend of Aeneas.
2. a faithful friend or companion.

Achates

/ əˈkeɪtiːz /

noun

1. classical myth Aeneas' faithful companion in Virgil's Aeneid
2. a loyal friend

Example Sentences

Luther himself had expressed a desire that his Achates, as he has been called, should accompany him.

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Poor N., you had but one timorous supporter, even me, so early your fidus Achates—but one against so many.

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And in the mean time neas sent Achates in haste to the ships, that he might fetch Ascanius to the feast.

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Then neas departed from the cave, and Achates went with him, and much they wondered who it might be that was dead.

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But in the meanwhile Mnestheus and Achates and Ilus led neas to the camp, leaning on his spear.

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