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Pandarus (păn`dərəs), in Greek legend, a Trojan warrior. In the Trojan War (as recounted in Homer's Iliad) he broke the truce by wounding Menelaus and soon after was killed by Diomed. In the medieval romance of Troilus and Cressida, Pandarus is the name of the lascivious intermediary between the lovers. The word pander is derived from the latter story.
Pandarus jaded about good graces of women. [Br. Lit.: Troilus and Cressida] See : Cynicism Pandarus a “honey-sweet lord”; go-between for lovers. [Br. Lit.: Troilus and Cressida] See : Debauchery Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | In the Iliad it is the same goddess, Athena, who first convinces the Trojan archer Pandaros to shoo and then turns aside the arrow from its goal; her purpose is to cause the Trojans to break the truce, without bringing any lasting harm to Menelaos. |
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