Talk:Neoptolemus

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In paragraph 3, where the plot of Sophocles' is retold, I think it should be indicated that this version is only one of several. While in all versions, Odysseus took part in getting Philoctetes from the island of Lemnos, only in Sophocles version does Neoptolomus take part.

[edit] Greek name

Hello, we need a greek version of the name Neoptolemus. Preferably in ancient greek. Thanks. Ldingley 18:51, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

The Greek for Neoptolemus means "the new fire", being Achilles son. This is symbolized in The Aeneid with the death of the Trojan priest Laocoon. The twin snakes that come across the water and kill Laocoon and his two sons are meant to represent Achilles and Neoptolemus. This can be seen in the statue of the death of Laocoon - the two serpents representing Achilles and Neoptolemus.

>>Actually, it means "new war" (Νεοπτόλεμος). The cognomen "Pyrrhus" (Πύρρος) means "the red/fiery one" though (--> pyr, pyrós: fire). Legend has it that this is according to his reddish-blonde hair.