Antilochus
Definition
A legendary prince of Pylos in Greek mythology, son of King Nestor and Anaxibia, renowned for his bravery, beauty, and foot-speed during the Trojan War. In a structural and narrative sense, he represents the archetype of the devoted friend and loyal warrior, sacrificing his own life to save his father from an attack by Memnon, king of the Ethiopians, with his deeds celebrated in Homeric epics.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antilochus
- Antilochos
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, singular form, taking standard proclitic genitive and dative markers. |
| Formation | Etymological ancient Greek name derived from 'anti-' (against) and 'lochos' (ambush or tactical military unit). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æn.ˈtɪl.ə.kəs] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Classical Mythology and Homeric Studies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În Iliada, Antilochus este cel ales de tovarășii săi pentru a-i duce lui Ahile vestea tragică a morții lui Patrocle.
EN: In the Iliad, Antilochus is the one chosen by his comrades to bring Achilles the tragic news of Patroclus's death.
RO: Sacrificiul suprem făcut de Antilochus pe câmpul de luptă a rămas un simbol al pietății filiale în antichitate.
EN: The supreme sacrifice made by Antilochus on the battlefield remained a symbol of filial piety in antiquity.
RO: Cenușa lui Antilochus a fost îngropată în același tumul cu cea a marilor săi prieteni, Ahile și Patrocle.
EN: The ashes of Antilochus were buried in the same tumulus with those of his great friends, Achilles and Patroclus.
Idioms & Phrases
Mitul lui Antilochus / The myth of Antilochus
RO: Narațiunea tradițională antică ce ilustrează devotamentul absolut față de familie și prietenii de arme.
EN: The ancient traditional narrative illustrating absolute devotion toward family and brothers-in-arms.
Sacrificiu structural de tip Antilochus / Antilochus-type structural sacrifice
RO: Motiv literar în epopeea clasică unde un personaj secundar moare pentru a proteja un părinte sau un mentor suveran.
EN: A literary motif in classical epic where a secondary character dies to protect a sovereign parent or mentor.
Carele lui Antilochus / Chariots of Antilochus
RO: Referință mitologică la faimoasele curse de care de la jocurile funerare organizate în onoarea lui Patrocle, unde eroul a triplat prin viclenie.
EN: A mythological reference to the famous chariot races at the funeral games for Patroclus, where the hero used cunning strategy to place high.
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