mezentius

/ˌmiːzənˈtɪəs/ MEZ-en-tee-uhs

Definitions

1. noun

A legendary king of the Etruscans, who was said to have fought on the side of the Trojans in the Trojan War.

“Virgil’s epic poem The Aeneid features Mezentius as a fierce warrior who battles the hero Aeneas.”

Synonyms

  • legendary figure
  • warrior king

Antonyms

  • pacifist
  • peacemaker