Meriones of Crete

AncientGeneralMinoan Crete-1250 — -1200

Idomeneus charioteer, skilled warrior at Troy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1250 BCE

Died

1200 BCE

Country

Minoan Crete

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score42.7

Meriones of Crete — Complete Timeline

1250 BC

Service as Idomeneus's Charioteer at TroyWar

Meriones served as the charioteer and close companion of King Idomeneus during the Trojan War. He was a skilled warrior, killing several Trojan heroes, including Phereclus and Adamas.

Trojan WarCharioteerWarrior

Participation in the Funeral Games of PatroclusCultural

Meriones competed in the funeral games for Patroclus, winning the archery contest. This event, described in the Iliad, demonstrated his skill with the bow among the Greek heroes.

Funeral GamesArcheryIliad