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Achilles vs Memnon - What's the difference?

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In greek mythology terms the difference between achilles and memnon

is that achilles is semi-divine hero, son of Peleus and the nymph Thetis, prince and leader of the Myrmidons; great warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp, killed in the Trojan War; central character of the Iliad while memnon is an Ethiopian king and son of Tithonus and Eos. Considered a great warrior he fought on the side of Troy and was killed by Achilles.

achilles

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(wikipedia Achilles)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • (Greek mythology) semi-divine hero, son of Peleus and the nymph Thetis, prince and leader of the Myrmidons; great warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp, killed in the Trojan War; central character of the .

    • Derived terms

    * Achilles heel * Achilles tendon ----

    memnon

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (Greek mythology) An Ethiopian king and son of Tithonus and Eos. Considered a great warrior he fought on the side of Troy and was killed by Achilles.