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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLaomedon
/leɪˈɒmɪdɒn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A figure from Greek mythology, specifically the king of Troy who is known for his role in the stories surrounding the Trojan War.
"In the epic tales, Laomedon is often depicted as a proud king who faced the wrath of the gods." - 2
A historical or literary reference to the king of Troy, often used in discussions of mythology or ancient history.
"The story of Laomedon highlights the themes of hubris and divine retribution in Greek mythology."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek proper name Laomedōn (Λαομέδων), composed of laos (people, host) and medōn (ruler, guardian). In Greek mythology, Laomedon was a king of Troy, infamous for breaking his oaths to the gods Apollo and Poseidon.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Laomedon" is said worldwide
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Laomédon
Transliteration: Laomédon
"Dans la mythologie grecque, Laomédon est le roi de Troie."
Laomedon
Transliteration: Laomedon
"In der griechischen Mythologie ist Laomedon der König von Troja."
Laomedonte
Transliteration: Laomedonte
"Nella mitologia greca, Laomedonte è il re di Troia."
Laomedón
Transliteration: Laomedón
"En la mitología griega, Laomedón es el rey de Troya."
Laomedonte
Transliteration: Laomedonte
"Na mitologia grega, Laomedonte é o rei de Tróia."
लाओमेडोन
Transliteration: Laomedon
"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, लाओमेडोन ट्रॉय का राजा है।"
拉俄美顿
Transliteration: Lā'éměidùn
"在希腊神话中，拉俄美顿是特洛伊的国王。"
라오메돈
Transliteration: Raomedon
"그리스 신화에서 라오메돈은 트로이의 왕입니다."
ラオメドン
Transliteration: Raomedon
"ギリシャ神話では、ラオメドンはトロイの王です。"
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