Αγαμέμνονας
Wordform Details
Translation: Agamemnon
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: Αγαμέμνονας
Translation: Agamemnon (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀγαμέμνων (Agamémnōn). The name is traditionally interpreted as a compound of ἄγαν (ágan, 'very much') and μέμνων (mémnōn, 'steadfast, resolute'), thus meaning 'very resolute' or 'one who has great perseverance'. In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae and leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War.
Example Usage
Ο Αγαμέμνονας ήταν ο αρχηγός των Ελλήνων στον Τρωικό πόλεμο.
Agamemnon was the leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War.
Η θυσία της Ιφιγένειας από τον Αγαμέμνονα είναι μια τραγική ιστορία.
The sacrifice of Iphigenia by Agamemnon is a tragic story.
Ο Αγαμέμνονας ήταν ο βασιλιάς των Μυκηνών.
Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae.
Η τραγωδία του Αγαμέμνονα είναι γνωστή από τα έργα του Αισχύλου.
The tragedy of Agamemnon is known from the works of Aeschylus.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'Aga' (like 'aggressive') and 'memnon' (sounds like 'memory') - an aggressive memory of a powerful king.
- Remember the character from Greek mythology who was the commander-in-chief of the Greek armies in the Trojan War.
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Agamemnon is a central figure in Greek mythology and literature, appearing prominently in Homer's Iliad and in the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The name is used in modern Greek culture as a reference to leadership, but also to hubris and tragic downfall. It's also occasionally used as a male given name in Greece.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Both are figures from Greek mythology and the Trojan War, but Menelaus was Agamemnon's brother and the husband of Helen, whose abduction sparked the Trojan War.
Confused word:
Ο Μενέλαος ήταν ο σύζυγος της Ελένης της Τροίας.
Menelaus was the husband of Helen of Troy.
Notes: In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was the older brother and the high king, while Menelaus was the younger brother who ruled Sparta.
Mnemonic: Agamemnon was the 'A-commander' (leader), while Menelaus was the 'M-man' who lost his wife.