Nestor (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Nestor, the wise old counselor, advised the Greeks on their strategy at Troy.
- King Agamemnon sought the counsel of Nestor, who had lived through many battles.
- Nestor's words of wisdom were heeded by the Greek warriors as they prepared for battle.
- As the oldest of the Greek leaders, Nestor was often called upon to mediate disputes.
- The Greeks valued Nestor's experience and insight, which he gained from years of fighting.