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Antilochus

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[an-til-uh-kuhs] / ænˈtɪl ə kəs /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. a son of Nestor and a trusted friend of Achilles.


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But instead he saw old Nestor’s son running toward him, fleet-footed Antilochus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Thus they, then, 569 were fighting, like a blazing fire; but swift-footed Antilochus came as a messenger to Achilles.

From The Iliad of Homer (1873) by Buckley, Theodore Alois

O Antilochus, since thou now biddest me give something else to Eumelus from my house, this will I indeed accomplish.

From The Iliad of Homer (1873) by Buckley, Theodore Alois

There warlike Ajax lies, there Peleus’ son; There, too, Patroclus, like the Gods themselves In council, and my son beloved there, 140 Brave, virtuous, swift of foot, and bold in fight, Antilochus.

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William

Achilles shook, and the lot of Antilochus, son of Nestor, leaped forth; after him king Eumelus was allotted; but after him spear-renowned Menelaus, son of Atreus, and Meriones was allotted to drive after him.

From The Iliad of Homer (1873) by Buckley, Theodore Alois