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The Myrmidonsor Myrmidones were legendary people of Greek history. They were very brave and skilled warriors commanded by Achilles, as described in Homer's Iliad. Their eponymous ancestor was Myrmidon, a king of Thessalian Phthia, who was the son of Zeusand "wide-ruling" Eurymedousa, a princess of Phthia.
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Achilles special troops in Trojan war?
Achilles was king of the Myrmidons, a people who excelled at warfare. The myrmidons were one of the inspirations for Lycurgus the Lawgiver when he reformed Spartan society.
What were Achilles' special troops in the Trojan War called?
The Myrmidons.
What was Achilles's king's name?
Achilles was the son of Peleus, king of the myrmidons, and Thetis.
What side did Thetis favor in the Trojan war?
That of her son Achilles, of the Greek Myrmidons.
What was Achilles realm?
Achilles was a Myrmidon. The Myrmidons were a greek tribe that served as mercenary warriors.
How do you pronounce Myrmidons?
Myrmidons is pronounced as "mur-muh-dons."
Why were the myrmidons created?
By mistake
What was Achilles special troops?
the myrmidons
Where were the Myrmidons from?
From the greek island of Aegina.
Was Achilles spartan?
No, Achilles is the leader of the Myrmidons.
What was the name of the special guard that Achilles commanded?
myrmidons
Was Achilles a Myrmidon?
Yes, he was the leader of the Myrmidons
Who were the marmadens?
Perhaps you meant 'Myrmidons' - if so , the Myrmidons were Greek warriors renown for their bravery and skills as fierce and aggressive warriors . In Homer's epic 'The Iliad' they were led by Achilles .
Achilles special troops in Trojan war?
Achilles was king of the Myrmidons, a people who excelled at warfare. The myrmidons were one of the inspirations for Lycurgus the Lawgiver when he reformed Spartan society.
What were Achilles' special troops in the Trojan War called?
The Myrmidons.
Who were Achilles' special troops?
Your referring to the Myrmidons, and they weren't just his troops, they were his people; he was their king. During the Greek Bronze Age, they were the best warriors in the world. In fact, it is said that the Spartans tried to model their society after that of the Myrmidons.
Was Achilles with the Greeks or the Trojan's?
Achilles was King of the Myrmidons, and, as such, was a member of the Greek contingent.
