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The ancestral hero of the Myrmidon tribe, son of Zeus and Eurymedusa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: acolyte, adjutant, aide, bootlicker, disciple, flunkey, footman, follower, henchman, hireling, inferior, lackey, lap dog, lickspittle, man Friday, minion, myrmidon, poodle, retainer, right-hand man, right-hand woman, servant, stooge, subordinate, sycophant, toady, underling, vassal, yes man
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noun
One of a fierce tribe or troop who accompanied Achilles, their king, in the Trojan War.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
(Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: mythical being
noun
a follower who carries out orders without question
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: follower
History
From Latin Myrmidones, from Ancient Greek Μυρμιδόνες (Murmidónes), a tribe of warriors led by Achilles to the Trojan War. Folk etymology in Ovid's time derived the tribe's name from μυρμηδών (murmēdṓn, “ant-nest”), from μύρμηξ (múrmēx, “ant”)).
From Myrmidon, from Latin Myrmidones, from Ancient Greek Μυρμιδόνες (Murmidónes).
Across languages
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