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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Example Sentences

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

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

But Antilochus, deviating, guided his solid-hoofed horses out of the way, and turning aside, pursued him a little.

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

But Menelaus also arose amongst them, grieving in his mind, vehemently enraged with Antilochus.

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

Cephalus is said to have lived in the time of Cecrops αυτοχθων: or, as some say, in the time of Erectheus; many centuries before Antilochus and Achilles, who were at the siege of Troy.

From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) by Bryant, Jacob