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Thersites
Thersites (θəˈsaɪtiːz) n (Classical Myth & Legend) the ugliest and most evil-tongued fighter on the Greek side in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles when he mocked himTher•si•tes (θərˈsaɪ tiz)
n. a Greek who fought at Troy, known for his ugliness and foulmouthed, quarrelsome nature. Thersites
Thersites (thərsī`tēz), in Greek legend, member of the Greek army in the Trojan War. He was famous for his ugliness, his unpleasant temper, and his love of argument. When he mocked Achilles for mourning the dead Amazon queen Penthesilea, Achilles killed him.Thersitesdeformed Greek officer at the siege of Troy, famed for his malevolence. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad]See: Deformity
Thersitesdedicated to denigrating his betters. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad; Br. Lit.: Troilus and Cressida]See: Slander |