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Memnon

Mythical Ethiopian king, son of Tithonus and Eos

Entitymythological Greek characterQ506781

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In Greek mythology, Memnon was a king of Aethiopia and son of Tithonus and Eos. During the Trojan War, he brought an army to Troy's defense and killed Antilochus, Nestor's son, during a fierce battle. Nestor challenged Memnon to a fight, but Memnon refused, as there was little honor in killing such an aged man. Nestor then pleaded with Achilles to avenge his son's death. Despite warnings that soon after Memnon fell so too would Achilles, the two men fought. Memnon drew blood from Achilles, but Achilles drove his spear through Memnon's chest, sending the Aethiopian army running. The death of Memnon echoes that of Hector, another defender of Troy whom Achilles also killed out of revenge for a fallen comrade, Patroclus.

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Sex or gender: male
Positions held: mythological king of Aethiopia
Sibling: Himera
Participated in conflict: Trojan War
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1.Stated in Library of Congress AuthoritiesRetrieved 2026-02-11
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Father: Tithonus
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1.Stated in РСКД/Ἠώς
2.Stated in Library of Congress AuthoritiesRetrieved 2026-02-11
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Hair color: black hair
Killed by: Achilles
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1.Stated in Library of Congress AuthoritiesRetrieved 2026-02-11
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Present in work: Metamorphoses
Aethiopis
Posthomerica
Mother: Eos
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1.Stated in РСКД/Ἠώς
2.Stated in Library of Congress AuthoritiesRetrieved 2026-02-11
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Cissia
Different from: Memnon
Occupation: politician
military leader
Name in native language: Μέμνων
Worshipped by: Greek mythology
Family: Dardanides
Given name: Memnon
Said to be the same as: Ismandes
Eye color: blue
Place of burial: Tomb of Memnon near Aisepos river

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