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Amphimedon

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In Homer's Odyssey, Amphimedon (/æmˈfɪmɪˌdɒn, -dən/; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφιμέδων) was the Ithacan son of Melaneus and one of the suitors of Penelope.[1]

Mythology

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While retreating from Odysseus's party during the final stages of the battle in the latter's hall, Amphimedon gave a glancing blow to the carapace of Telemachus, to whom he fell shortly afterwards.[2][3] In the Underworld, he told the story of the suitors' slaughter by Odysseus and Telemachus.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.30
  2. ^ Homer, The Odyssey Book XXII, in The Iliad & The Odyssey. Trans. Samuel Butler. p. 702. ISBN 978-1-4351-1043-4
  3. ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.33
  4. ^ Homer. Trans. Butler, op. cit. pp. 721-2.

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