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Antigonus Cyclops

Antigonus Cyclops

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A Macedonian general under Alexander the Great who lost one eye and died at the Battle of Ipsus
  • proper noun
: Antígono el Cíclope
  • The legendary general Antigonus Cyclops fought bravely in the Battle of Ipsus.

Examples

  • Antigonus Cyclops played a key role in the wars following Alexander the Great's death.

  • Historians often discuss the military strategies of Antigonus Cyclops in their works.

  • The reign of Antigonus Cyclops ended at the Battle of Ipsus.

  • Did Antigonus Cyclops really lose an eye during the battles?

  • Antigonus Cyclops was a formidable general known for his leadership during the conflicts after Alexander the Great's era.

  • Many historians assert that Antigonus Cyclops was instrumental in shaping the tactics used in ancient warfare.

  • The story of Antigonus Cyclops includes his notable battles, particularly his final stand at the Battle of Ipsus.

Synonyms

Antigonus I Monophthalmus
vsAntigonus Cyclops
9.9

A Macedonian general who served Alexander the Great and later became king

does not mention becoming king, focusing on the earlier military role

Surface Forms

Antigonus Cyclops main

Morphology

Antigonus + Cyclops

The epithet 'Cyclops' directly evokes a one‑eyed being, so a learner who recognizes 'Cyclops' and that Antigonus is a name can infer this refers to a person nicknamed for losing one eye. However, the detailed historical information (that he was a general under Alexander, king of Macedonia, and died at Ipsus) cannot be derived from the constituents, so the expression is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Antigonus Cyclops got his nickname because he had only one eye. One popular story says he lost that eye in battle, so people called him Cyclops (a name from old Greek stories for a 'one-eyed' being), which helps you remember him as the one-eyed general and king who died at Ipsus.