- For the genus of sponge, see Amphimedon (sponge)
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
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.23 In the Underworld, he told the story of the suitors' slaughter by Odysseus and Telemachus.4
Notes
Notes
- Apollodorus, Epitome 7.30
- Homer, The Odyssey Book XXII, in The Iliad & The Odyssey. Trans. Samuel Butler. p. 702. ISBN 978-1-4351-1043-4
- Apollodorus, Epitome 7.33
- Homer. Trans. Butler, op. cit. pp. 721-2.
References
References
- Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
- Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, PH.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. ISBN 978-0674995611. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.