Laomedon

[ ley-om-i-don ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a king of Troy and the father of Priam, for whom the walls of Troy were built by Apollo and Poseidon.

Laomedon

/ leɪˈɒmɪˌdɒn /

noun

1. Greek myth the founder and ruler of Troy, who cheated Apollo and Poseidon of their wage for constructing the city's walls; the father of Priam

Example Sentences

Laomedon promised, but when Hercules had slain the monster the King refused to pay.

From Literature

She was the daughter of King Laomedon, who had cheated Apollo and Poseidon of their wages after at Zeus’s command they had built for the King the walls of Troy.

From Literature

In the past, the lion has been associated with Laomedon of Mytilene, one of Alexander's military commanders who became governor of Syria after the king's death.

From US News

There he was condemned to build the walls of Troy for Laomedon, king of that city, who, in return, promised a handsome compensation.

From Project Gutenberg

The task satisfactorily ended, Laomedon, an avaricious and dishonest king, refused the promised guerdon, whereupon Neptune created a terrible monster, which came upon the shore, devoured the inhabitants, devastated everything within his reach, and inspired all with great terror.

From Project Gutenberg