Achates

For the 15th century composer from Basel, see Leonardus Achates de BasileaFor the Sicilian river known in antiquity as the Achates, see DirilloFor the gemstone called achates by Theophrastus and Pliny the Elder, see AgateIn Roman mythology, Achates (good, faithful Achates as he was called) was a close friend of Aeneas. He accompanied him throughout his adventures, and led him to the Sibyl of Cumae, remarkable for, and a perennial type of, fidelity.The Royal Navy (United Kingdom) named the HMS Achates, an A class destroyer sunk during World War II, after the mythical character Achates.
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v. flatten

v. squash, flatten; convince, humiliate

[Roman] A loyal friend and companion of Aeneas.

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