idomeneus

/ˌɪdəmɪˈniːəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a hero of Greek mythology and a commander of the Greeks at the siege of Troy

“Idomeneus, along with Agamemnon, was one of the few leaders who respected the bravery and honor of Odysseus.”

2. proper noun

a king of Crete in Greek mythology, the father of Idomeneus

“Idomeneus, son of Deucalion, played a crucial role in the Trojan War.”

Synonyms

  • commander
  • hero

Antonyms

  • traitor
  • villain