Amphimedon

In Homer's Odyssey, Amphimedon (/æmˈfɪmɪˌdɒn, -dən/; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφιμέδων) was the Ithacan son of Melaneus and one of the suitors of Penelope.^[1]

For the genus of sponge, see Amphimedon (sponge)

Mythology

While retreating from Odysseus's party during the final stages of the battle in the latter's hall, Amphimedon gave a glancing blow to the carapace of Telemachus, to whom he fell shortly afterwards.^[2][3] In the Underworld, he told the story of the suitors' slaughter by Odysseus and Telemachus.^[4]