Amphinomus
Definition
A character in Greek mythology and a key suitor of Penelope in Homer's 'Odyssey', son of King Nisos of Dulichium. He stood out among the suitors for his good manners, prudence, and respect for divine laws; although he received a direct warning from Odysseus (disguised as a beggar) to flee the palace and save his life, fate (Athena) bound him to stay, and he was eventually killed by Telemachus's spear.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amphinomus
- Amphinomos
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, singular, following traditional epic and genealogical declension patterns. |
| Formation | Greek mythological name built around values of justice, balance, or law-abiding behavior. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æm.ˈfɪ.nə.məs] |
| Source | The Companion to Homer's Odyssey and Cambridge Greek Myth Indexes |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Penelopa îl prefera adesea pe Amphinomus în discuții deoarece vorbele lui erau mereu cumpătate și lipsite de aroganță.
EN: Penelope often preferred Amphinomus in conversations because his words were always moderate and devoid of arrogance.
RO: Ulise a încercat să-l salveze pe Amphinomus, spunându-i că regele se va întoarce curând cu o răzbunare cumplită.
EN: Odysseus tried to save Amphinomus, telling him that the king would soon return with a terrible vengeance.
RO: Când măcelul a început, Amphinomus s-a repezit cu sabia spre Ulise, dar a fost străpuns pe la spate de Telemah.
EN: When the slaughter began, Amphinomus rushed with his sword toward Odysseus but was run through from behind by Telemachus.
Idioms & Phrases
Avertismentul lui Ulise către Amphinomus / Odysseus's warning to Amphinomus
RO: Episod moral profund din Odiseea ce evidențiază generozitatea temporară a regelui și caracterul inevitabil al destinului.
EN: A profound moral episode in the Odyssey highlighting the king's temporary generosity and the inevitability of fate.
Dulichiul lui Amphinomus / Amphinomus's Dulichium lineage
RO: Regiunea bogată în grâne de unde provenea eroul, aducând cele mai multe daruri pentru curtarea Penelopei.
EN: The grain-rich region from which the hero originated, bringing the most gifts for the courtship of Penelope.
Tragedia lui Amphinomus / Tragedy of Amphinomus
RO: Motiv literar clasic ce descrie situația omului relativ bun atras în pierzanie din cauza solidarității greșite cu un grup corupt.
EN: A classic literary motif describing the situation of a relatively good man drawn into ruin due to mistaken solidarity with a corrupt group.
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