# Memnon — Victory Odes character guide

> Memnon in Victory Odes by Pindar.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-victory-odes

## Who they are

King of the Ethiopians, fought at Troy and was slain by Achilles.

## In the story

### [VI For Xenocrates of Akragas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/vi)

The Aethiop chief who fought against Antilochus in the war.

### [VI For Alkimidas of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/vi)

Chieftain of the Aethiopians, slain by Achilles, whose death brought renown to the Aiakids.

### [V For Phylakidas of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/v)

Aethiop leader killed by the Aiakids, mentioned among their heroic exploits.

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