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Amphinomus

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[am-fin-uh-muhs] / æmˈfɪn ə məs /

noun

  1. Penelope's favorite suitor.


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Amphinomus, you seem to be a man of good understanding, as indeed you may well be, seeing whose son you are.

From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel

Hear my counsel, Amphinomus, and trust me who have borne many griefs and sorrows and wandered in many lands since Zeus drove me from my home.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

Another note of warning is given specially to Amphinomus, who had extended a very friendly salutation to Ulysses after the victory, and who was the most honorable man of the Suitors.

From Homer's Odyssey A Commentary by Snider, Denton Jaques

Next bold Amphinomus his arm extends To force the pass; the godlike man defends.

From The Odyssey by Pope, Alexander

General confusion results, in the midst of which Telemachus commands order which is seconded by Amphinomus.

From Homer's Odyssey A Commentary by Snider, Denton Jaques