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Myrmidons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Myrmidones or Myrmidons (lit. "ant-people") of Greek mythology were initially the inhabitants of the island of Aegina, which is located in the Saronic Gulf in Greece about 17 km from Athens. W...
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Achilles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In The Iliad, Akhilleus (Achilles) was the leader of the Myrmidons; when the inhabitants of the island of Aegina were wiped out by a plague, Zeus repopulated the island by creating people from ants; Myrmidons literally means Ants.
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Achilles gives him permission to enter the battle leading the Myrmidons in his armor. He warns him, however, that he must not lust for battle too much and should retreat after the Trojans have been pushed out of the camp. ... Not What You Meant? There are 4 definitions for Iliad. Also try: Antiphus.
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Aeacus's grandson Achilles ultimately inherited command of the Myrmidons. The Greek epic the Iliad* tells the story of the role played by the Myrmidons ...
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A Wisdom Archive on Myrmidons ... Myrmidons: Encyclopedia II - Iliad - The story of the Iliad ... Myrmidons: Encyclopedia II - Iliad - The relationship of Achilles and Patroclus...
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Myrmidons; Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World ...He named the new people Myrmidons from the Greek name of...inherited command of the Myrmidons. The Greek epic the Iliad...the role played by the Myrmidons under Achilles in the Trojan War.
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