Myrmidon

See also: myrmidon

English

Etymology

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”)).

Noun

Myrmidon (plural Myrmidons)

1. (Greek mythology) One of a fierce tribe or troop who accompanied Achilles, their king, to the Trojan war.